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Steven V. Heidkamp, 48, Suddenly, August 12, 2010, beloved husband of Sarah, nee Burns; and father of Hannah. Survived by siblings Patricia (Fred) Carson, Emil III (Joy), Mary Jean (Russ) Lohan, John (Donna), Donald (Sue), Elizabeth (Dan) McAleer, Nancy Gollogly, Barbara (Richard) Biegaj, Katherine (Jim) Minogue and Carol (Gene) Kelly. Dear Uncle of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his brother Thomas C. and parents Emil and Patricia Heidkamp. Steven was employed by the State of Illinois for 28 years, most recently as Technical Manager of IDOT. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Hannah Heidkamp College Fund at Parkway Bank. Visitation Monday 3 to 9 p.m. at Muzyka & Son Funeral Home, 5776 W. Lawrence Ave., Funeral Tuesday 9 a.m. from chapel to St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church for a 10 a.m. Mass. Interment Private. Info: 773-545-3800.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Aug. 15, 2010.

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Barbara Heidkamp-Biegaj

August 9, 2019

I miss you Steve, but know you are happy

August 12, 2011

Miss you

Alice Montejo

August 12, 2011

Today it is one year since you passed. You are sorely missed. Know that Sarah is taking good care of Hannah. We all still miss you.
Alice Montejo

Kathy Minogue

April 26, 2011

Always in my heart!!!

Hannah Heidkamp

April 8, 2011

I am Stevens daughter Hannah, and would just like to thank you for all of your prayers. I'm sure all of you know how great of a brother, uncle, son, husband, father, co-worker and overall person he was. As my mom and I know first hand, he is and will always be dearly missed.

Sara Pump

December 7, 2010

Dear Sarah and Hannah - I just found out today. I am totally shocked. He was such a nice and loving man - so great to talk to each night when he would pick Hannah up from day care at my mom's. You both are in my thoughts and prayers.

December 4, 2010

Steve,
It's been almost 4 months since you left us and my heart still aches. I know it's beautiful where you are. love you

Syed Ali

August 23, 2010

It was a shock to me when i heard about the passing away of Steve. I had the good fortune of working with him for four months in 2008 and he was a wonderful human being. May God grant him the choicest place in heaven.

Velicia Goode-Moore

August 22, 2010

Sorry for your loss, Steve was one of the good ones. He will always be remembered as a member of the IDOT family, he will be sorely missed!
May God Bless You and Yours.

August 20, 2010

Sarah & Hannah,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You both will be in my prayers.

Carolyn Williams

Wes Davies

August 18, 2010

Sarah,

I am so sorry, I just heard today and am in complete shock. Steve was a always very plesant man, and I know you and Hannah were the most important thing to him. I wish you guys the best and AnnaMarie and I will be keeping you both in our thoughts and prayers.

Len DiAnni

August 18, 2010

To the Heidkamp family,
Sorry for your loss. Steve work with at
Hanson Material Service Quarry.

Adam Glinski

August 18, 2010

My deepest symphony to the Heidkamp family. I know Steve loved his daughter very much. He was a awesome coworker.

Marianne Wallner

August 17, 2010

Dear Sarah and Hannah,

May you both be comforted at this time by your friends and family. I cannot begin to express my sympathy. May God watch over both of you and ease your pain knowing Steven is in Gods hands.

Sherman Tung

August 17, 2010

Dear Sarah and Hannah:
I am very sorry about your loss, Steve was working very hard in IDOT, it's a big shock for everybody here; he is very proud of Hannah because she can speak Chinese to me, so keep the good work going.
we will be missing him in our office, we will also keep both of you in our prayers, God Bless your family!

Kathy Hutton

August 17, 2010

Our hearts are heavy here at IDOT. Steve always stopped to say hi and chat when he came in the office. Our thoughts and prayers to Hannah whom he always talked about. She was his heart. May you find comfort in God's peace.

Maurine Goodyear

August 17, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Lisa Rogers

August 17, 2010

Kathy, I am so very sorry to hear about Steven, no words can take away the pain that you and your family must be feeling. My prayers are with you. Fondly, Lisa (Kneip) Rogers

Rosa Barron

August 17, 2010

To Sarah and Hanna and Heidkamp family, I was so sad to hear of you loss. I worked with Steve for many year at IDOT in Materials. He was always pleasant and kind to work with.
He will be missed by us. My prayers go out to you and Hanna, from my family and I.

Lee Crisp

August 17, 2010

Heidkamp Family
I am so sorry for your loss - It was a great pleasure to work with Steve he will missed.
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

August 17, 2010

To Sarah and Hanna, and all the Heidkamp family, We have just learned from Ultan and Maggie of your sad loss. On behalf of all the Callan, Conway and Kelly connections here in Ireland our deepest condolences on the sudden and untimely death of Steven. We will have Mass offered for his eternal rest. Maev Piskorska ( nee Conway daughter of Margaret Callan and niece of Tom Callan).

August 16, 2010

Sarah and Hannah,
Our family was so sad to hear of your loss. May god watch over you during this difficult time in your lives. Treasure the memories that he has given to both of you. Steve was a wonderful father to Hannah he was always there for her. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Chris & Tiffany Abbatacola

Tom Orlando

August 16, 2010

Emil & Joy:
I am so sorry for your loss. I'm sure Steve is paving the road for ahead for the rest of us to join him with our Lord. May you find peace in knowing God's love for Steve and all of us.

Ray and Cathie Johnson

August 16, 2010

Heidkamp Family
We are very sorry for your loss and our prayers go out to. I worked with Steve at IDOT for many years and he was a wonderful co-worker.

August 16, 2010

Dear Heidkamp family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very difficult time. Steve was a sweet and gentle man who will be sorely missed.

With Deepest Sympathy,

Liz & Paul Birch
Zac, Kiley & Hannah

The Miller's

August 16, 2010

Carol & Family,

We are so sorry to hear about your brother's sudden passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Bob, Krista, Kevin & Kyle

Gayle Green

August 16, 2010

My thoughts and prayers go out to all the Heidkamps and their extended families. He will be missed. Rest in peace my friend.

Scott and Mary Hughes

August 16, 2010

Dear Sarah and family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I've known and worked with Steve for several years. Steve never had anything negative to say, and always had a smile to share. He was truly a pleasure to work with.

Fred Williams Jr

August 16, 2010

To Sarah
The Williams Family is standing with you during this time of bereavement and our prayers go to the family. I work with Steve and always found him to be a person of good character and a pleasure to work with. He will be missed as a friend and fellow worker.
Look to God he will answer all prayers.

Garry Millhoff

August 16, 2010

I have know Steve for several years and all the time he was a pleasure to talk to and be around. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to his Family.

Nancy Strauss

August 16, 2010

To the entire Heidcamp Family.

I am so sorry for your loss, Steve was so young and he still had so much to offer his daughter and the world, he was taken way too soon and will be deeply missed.

Nancy, Jack & Sara Kelly

Ron Sheppard

August 16, 2010

I had the pleasure of working with Steve for several years. He will be sorely missed. My thoughts go out to the family.

Toni Caputo

August 16, 2010

Dear Sarah and family,
Sorry to hear about your loss. My prayers and condolences to all. Stay strong and hang in there.
With deepest regrets,
Toni Caputo(ABN)

Reyna Lopez

August 16, 2010

Dear Sarah, Im so, so sorry about your loss. You, Hannah and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless You.

Robert and Diane Waters

August 16, 2010

Dear Sarah and Hannah,
Janik called us about Steve's passing. We're so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. God Bless You!!

Karyn Lee

August 16, 2010

Nancy,
I am so sorry to hear about your brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless.

Karen O'Brien

August 16, 2010

We here at IDOT were shocked at the passing of Steve. He will be missed by everyone. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Steve's daughter Hannah and his family. God bless.

Miriam Pagan (AAMG)

August 15, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Nancy Pagan

August 15, 2010

Dear Sarah,

I am so sad to hear of your loss. Please stay strong for Hannah. My prayers are with you and the family.

Nancy Pagan
f/k/a
Nancy collazo
from ABN

Pat Kissel

August 15, 2010

I am shocked and heartbroken to hear of Steve's passing. You and Hannah are in my thoughts and prayers. May the love and support of your family and friends carry you through this difficult time.

Yvette Ilic

August 15, 2010

Sarah and Hannah,
I am completely in shock as I just heard of your loss. Please know that you are in my prayers.

Emil Heidkamp

August 15, 2010

My God bless and protect Sarah and Hannah in this difficult time. May He bless and comfort all who loved Steve.

August 15, 2010

Dear Sarah,

Shocked and saddened to read of your loss today. Know that we hold you and Hannah in loving prayer.

Sally (Heidkamp) and Dan McCarthy

Maryann Wilshere

August 15, 2010

Dearest Sarah ... know that I am praying for Steve. ... and praying for you and Hannah and all grieving the loss each of you is having to go through. At a time when life has closed a door, may happier memories be open windows and comfort you all. Special hugs my friend,

August 15, 2010

Dear Heidkamps,
Wow, what can I say, I was in total shock and my heart is so heavy. I can only imagine what you are all going through. Steve, good old Steve, he was always there with a laugh and a smile! My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Stay close and remember the good times. I certainly will! Take care!
Love,
Alice Hack

Bill & Rose Kasten

August 15, 2010

Dear Sarah & Hannah,
We are so sorry to hear of Steve's passing. We will keep both of you in our prayers.

Barbara, Richard, Michael, Anna & Matthew Biegaj

August 15, 2010

Your time here was too short and you will be missed by all of us dearly. You were a great brother, brother-in-law and uncle to us. You will always be in our hearts and minds and we will remember you and love you for the caring, gentle and loving man that you always were.

Peace.

Alice and George Heidkamp

August 15, 2010

Sarah,

We extend our deepest sympathy on your loss. We will remember Steven in our prayers.

Elizabeth McAleer

August 15, 2010

My dear dear brother-thanks for showing me that perseverance pays off in life. You had such a huge heart and a gentle spirit. I loved you and thanks to you I have my dear Dan. God knows we will miss you more than word can say. I promise we will cherish Hannah and Sarah always. Say hi to everyone in heaven. With so much love and gratitude. Betty Ann

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