Steven Jay Koek

Steve passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021, at the age of 58. He will be greatly missed by those with whom he shared a special love, his wife, Andi Koek, nee Kulbersh; son Sean (Danielle) Duncan; stepsons Joshua (Melissa Kufrin), Aaron and Corey Pevitz; brothers Phil (Denise) and Kenn Koek; mother-in-law Sunny Gold; nephews Jimmy, Aaron, Sam, and Alex Koek; grandchildren Hailey, Faith, Madison, and Hunter Duncan; and the many, many relatives and friends who held a treasured place in his world. He is predeceased by his parents Joseph Koek and Grace Koek, nee Chatow. There will be a celebration of Steve's life at a later date. Donations in Steve's memory may be made to the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center, https://www.ilholocaustmuseum.org/, 9603 Woods Dr., Skokie, IL 60077, or the Naperville Education Foundation, https://nef203.org/, Steven J. Koek Theater Scholarship, 203 W. Hillside Rd., Naperville, IL 60540. Info: Chesed v'Emet Funeral Home, Rudy Lerner, Funeral Director, 847-577-0856, www.chesedvemet.com.