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STEVEN DEGRAVE Obituary

PALATINE - Steven DeGrave, 65, passed away on August 23, 2016 surrounded by his loving family after a courageous seventeen month battle with brain cancer. Steve was passionate about his family, music, sports, politics, nature and the outdoors. He had a wonderful sense of humor, loved to laugh and always saw the good in people. He is survived by his wife, Sheryl; his children, Daniel (Nancy), Dylan and Cory; his siblings, Linda Ann (Theodore) Weidner and Linda Lee Freese; father and mother in-law, Robert and Shirley Puls; several nieces, nephews and many dear friends. Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Roman and Bernice DeGrave. Funeral Service 11:00 am on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 200 N. Plum Grove Road, Palatine. Visitation on Friday, August 26, 2016 from 3:00 - 9:00 pm at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 185 E. Northwest Highway, Palatine and on Saturday from 10:00 am until the time of service at church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family for a fund to be established. For info, 847-359-8020 or visit Steve's memorial at www.smithcorcoran.com.

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Published by Daily Herald from Aug. 25 to Aug. 26, 2016.

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August 26, 2016

Just thinking of Stever puts a smile on my face. I had the wonderful experience of working with him for over 10 fun years at NutraSweet. I always enjoyed his laughter and great perspective on things. He will be remembered in our hearts and minds forever. The world was truly blessed to have Steve with us. My most sincere prayers and thoughts to Sheryl, the boys and family. Our Lord is smiling with him now. God Bless, CD (Carol Dombrowski)

Marilyn Wolter

August 26, 2016

My deepest condolences.
RIP Mr. DeGrave.

Bill & Carol Murray

August 26, 2016

Kind and thoughtful man. Will never forget the help he gave us at O'Hare AP. God bless Steve and his family

Mike and Nancy Riebau

August 25, 2016

To Steve's Family, Nancy and I both knew and loved Steve since our days with Sigma Pi. Great memories! He will be sadly missed by many! God Bless You. Mike Riebau, Denver

Tom Brotske

August 25, 2016

Steve was truly a good man. He was a good friend for over 45 years and I will miss him and never forget him.
Fraternally,

Jennifer Seebock

August 25, 2016

Dylan, I'm so sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family during this tough time.

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26

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3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Smith-Corcoran Palatine Funeral Home

185 E. Northwest Hwy., Palatine, IL 60067

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27

Visitation

10:00 a.m.

Immanuel Lutheran Church

200 N. Plum Grove Road, Palatine, IL

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27

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Immanuel Lutheran Church

200 N. Plum Grove Road, Palatine, IL

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185 E. Northwest Hwy., Palatine, IL 60067

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