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1953
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2022
STEPHEN RIESS Obituary
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Mike jurgensen
November 27, 2023
MaryAnn, I am involved in a Bible study and one our questions was about feeling hopeless and who helped. Your husband provide me with his assistance during one of my down times while unemployed. We were friends a neighbors in Niles. But Steve proved to a source of strength and support for me and I have always looked upon him as a friend and mentor and I am thankful that he was a part of my life when I really needed it. I am saddened to have recently learned of his passing. It was because of the bible study that I thought of him. God Bless you and your family. Mike Jurgensen
Paul pfister
May 7, 2023
Steve and I worked together at Walter E Heller back in the sixties He will be missed
James H Moncrieff
December 1, 2022
Steve would not remember me, but I will never forget him. He fought the good fight to make sure Taubman shopping mall would never be built. He was at all of the meetings at Barrington High School and motivated others to join the fight.
Then he looked out for all of Hawthorn Woods as a trustee. I always took comfort in Steve being in this roll because I knew he was not an easy yes man
God Bless you Steve and your family
David Wysock
November 29, 2022
I worked with Steve at a recruiting firm before he started his own company. He stayed in touch with his former team mates and brought us together at events he organized. He was a caring and honorable person, it was a pleasure to know him.
Dave Wysock
Lenore & Paul Kelly
November 21, 2022
Dear MaryAnn & family,
Our hearts are saddened to hear the news of Steve´s passing.
We will always remember his positive thinking & uproarious sense of humor; his compassion for others; his love of family & friends.
Even though we lost touch during the years, we will always think back on the good memories we shared together.
Much love to MaryAnn, Sarah & Rachel.
God bless you all ~ Lenore & Paul Kelly
Joanne Weick
November 19, 2022
So sorry to hear of Steve's passing. We served on the village board almost 20 years ago. He was a kind soul. Condolences to Mary Ann and family.
Helen Rzasa
November 18, 2022
So sorry to hear of this. Steve was a wonderful person with a great smile, who got things done for Hawthorn Woods. May he rest in peace and May his family find comfort in loving memories.
With sympathy,
Helen Rzasa
Robert Sarley
November 18, 2022
I had no idea before today. Steve and I coached soccer together for a number of years. We went to the same high school and had the same birthday (January 5th). Just called my wife, Deb.
Mary Farr Ritchie
November 17, 2022
The Riess family were neighbours of our daughter & her family when they lived in Hawthorn Woods. We have fond memories of the Riess family & are saddened to hear of Steve's passing. Our condolences to the family.
Sandy & Mary Ritchie
Todd Hartman
November 15, 2022
I was a good friend of Steve's since high school.
Our families have been getting together for 40 years. We went on many family camping trips together, and Stave's wacky sense of humor would keep us in stitches. He will be missed by many.
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