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Steven Schaufel Obituary

Schaufel Sr., Steven Lee Age 56, of Wadsworth, passed away suddenly on Monday, January 27, 2014, at Vista East Medical Center in Waukegan. Steve was born on July 26, 1957 to Clyde and Norma (Finstad) Schaufel in Waukegan and married his wife of 34 years, Dawn Bergstrom, on September 1, 1979 in Lake Forest. He retired in 2012 as a heavy equipment operator for Berger Excavating and had previously worked for Landscape Concepts. In his spare time, Steve loved to fish. He is survived by his wife, Dawn; children: Dana Lynn (Josh) Gray of Lindenhurst, Steven Lee Schaufel, Jr. of Grayslake, and Jamie Terese Schaufel of Wadsworth; and two grandchildren, Joey Nicole (age 7) and Lucy Jaymes (age 6). Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde Schaufel in 2012 and Norma Schaufel in 2005. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 31, from 5:00-8:00pm and again on Saturday, February 1, from 9:00am until the time of service at 10:00am at the Salata Gurnee Funeral Home, 4190 Old Grand Ave., Gurnee. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Steve's memory to the American Heart Association, Greater Midwest Affiliate, Memorial and Tributes Lockbox, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674 will be appreciated. Please sign our online guest register at www.SalataGurneeFuneralHome.com.

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Published by News Sun from Jan. 30 to Feb. 5, 2014.

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February 7, 2014

Dawn,Jamie Lee&Dana,
I can't even begin to express the depth of my sorrow for you all. Steve was the "salt of the earth" and a great dad and husband. I will miss him greatly! you have all been my family's friend for so many years and our thoughts and prayers are with you now and forever. Love, Leslie, Curt, Jessica

Donna Hickey Robinson

February 1, 2014

I am still in shock over this sad news. My sister and I played at Steve's house as children. His mom and mine were good friends. I met Dawn at the salon where she worked and introduced myself. My heartfelt condolences go out to his family. Sad.

Bob Johnson

January 31, 2014

Super young man and hard worker. Deepest regrets to the family

American Heart Association

January 31, 2014

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

January 30, 2014

How surprised & saddened I was to learn that Steve had passed on. My memory of him is always that of a smiling & happy guy who brightened the room when he entered. We were co-workers at my parents business, Burgans' Standard Service at Yorkhouse & Lewis and he was good friends with my younger siblings; Chris, Bonnie & Dia. Our condolences to his wife & family and hopes that the memories of good times shared will help to ease your pain.

January 30, 2014

The Schauffel Family

I am so sorry and sad for your loss. I just saw Steve prior to your trip to the Keys. Steve used to plow my driveway and I enjoyed baking him banana breads. I am just shocked and will pray for Steve. May God comfort and give you strength.

Sincerely,
Karen Wolff
Gurnee

Tim Conn

January 30, 2014

Words cannot express the sorrow that is felt by my brother and I hearing of Steve's passing. He was a childhood friend,a great coworker and by far the best operating engineer I know. We will miss him. We send our condolences to Dawn and the kids as they get thru these most difficult times. The Conn Family

James Korjenek

January 30, 2014

To the Schaufel Family my Deepest Sympathy for your loss. Steve was a great guy, worked with him at Baker, and learned from him when he built his house to build my own. He will be missed.

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