1959 - 2025
1959 - 2025
Obituary
Guest Book
1959
2025
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Gina Lavery
March 7, 2026
Hello to Steve's family:
I am sorry to hear of Steve's passing. I met Steve in Chicago - not sure where or when - it feels like a lifetime ago. Steve was a sweet, smart, interesting friend. I had a chance to speak to him after he moved to Cary and happy he was surrounded by love and support from his family. Sending blessings to all who loved him and who were touched by his kindness and laughter.
Art Varavadekar
January 9, 2026
We will miss you Steve. Enjoyed all our conversations business as well as personal. You were a good friend. God Bless and Rest In Peace.



JAMES M PEAKE
September 5, 2025
Steve and I in Marblehead Massachusetts and at Peter Olson's Christmas party with Voice Access Technologies.



JAMES M PEAKE
September 5, 2025
Wow what a bummer to lose Steve. Whoever wrote his obituary was 100% spot on about every detail that you wrote. You won't find a kinder, thoughtful and honest human being. Steve loved to laugh and he had the million dollar smile. He was my boss for a period of time and I loved working with him and for him. Steve may you rest in peace
Follow
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
John S Fetten
April 15, 2025
I am so sorry for your loss. Truly a loss.
My partner in crime for so many decades.
We all have that one friend that remains so close despite separation of time and distance ... you can talk on the phone and pick up any conversation as if it were an hour ago when you last spoke even though it is months or longer. Any subject was familiar and never out-of-bounds. We had everything in common and even when we didn´t it still felt like it. That was our relationship. I am sure many can say the same.
Steve and I had been through so much fun, laughter and even tears together... it hurts to know that he is gone from our lives, and selfishly my life. While we all have memories, and I have plenty, they only carry me so far.
I will miss you Steve ... everyday ... my brother. Until we meet again...
Love John Fetten

james waites
April 10, 2025
Missing you Steve - friends from college forward - always a smile to make the day and once in a while tennis drubbing. Our visits whether he came to St louis or making a trip to catch up with him were always memorable. On our trips to Chicago, he loved to walk, so when going out to dinner we would ask how far of a walk - funny every restaurant was only a block or two away . . .
Carleen Ghareeb
April 9, 2025
Steve lived a full life doing things he loved. He made an impression with everyone along the way and will never be forgotten.
Stephanie Rowlader
April 5, 2025
A well loved cousin with wonderful memories of his humor, kindness, and love for family. Gone way too soon, his smile will be missed

Alicia Herman
April 5, 2025
Uncle Steve you are so loved and missed!




Betsy Tripp
April 5, 2025
Emily Shaw Lindner
April 5, 2025
Heartbroken to learn this news, but somehow filled with love reading these memories. I worked with Steve back in 1996 @ Ameritech/AT&T - his brain, heart and soul left an indelible impression on me then, and the same shines through on this reflection of his LIFE. I´m happy to have known him, his legacy lives on.




Betsy Tripp
April 4, 2025
Steve was my older brother. Here are some lessons I learned from him.
- There is always time for ice cream
- If you eat ice cream and then someone suggests eating ice cream, there is no need to mention your earlier treat
- Listen carefully and be fully engaged.
- Smile fully with your soul
- Enjoy lots of laughter too
- Learn something from ever person you meet
- Seek out and eat really good food.
- Stay in touch and be a good friend.
Steve, I love you and will miss you forever

Stephanie Rowlader
April 4, 2025


Paige Ghareeb
April 3, 2025
Some of my favorite memories with Steve as the doting uncle.




Kyle Tripp
April 3, 2025
Rest in peace Uncle Steve


Liz Ghareeb
April 3, 2025
My dear son Steve, I miss you and think of you every day. I look at wonderful pictures of you, smiling, running, biking, giving me great joy. My prayers are with you. Love , Mom
Showing 1 - 17 of 17 results

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read moreIf you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more