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Steven Cloyd Obituary
January 1, 1959 - November 30, 2024
MADISON - Steven Edward Cloyd, age 65, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2024, at University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics after a brief illness. Born on January 1, 1959, to Edward and Helen Cloyd of Madison, Wisconsin at St. Mary's Hospital.
Steve was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison with degrees in History and Library Science. At the time of his passing he was employed for over 10 years by the State of Wisconsin Department of Corrections in Oregon, Wisconsin as a part-time clerical. Although afflicted with Parkinson's Disease and Anorexia, an eating disorder, Steve never let his illness interfere with his love of life and love of his family. Steve is survived by beloved twin brother, George of Madison; cousins Thomas Lalor (wife Mary), Kathy Lalor Burger (husband Jim) of Monona, Jim Froning (wife Jeri) of Rockford; and by many good and close friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 401 S. Owen Drive, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, followed by burial at Resurrection Cemetery, 2705 Speedway Drive, Madison. Visitation will be held at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Tuesday.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be gifted in Steven's name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (stjude.org/donate). Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Carol Hevey Melo
December 10, 2024
George I am so sorry for your loss. You and Steve meant so much to me when my mother babysat you. Please call me or email me. Phone 608-334-6552. Email [email protected]
Carol Hevey Melo
December 9, 2024
Dear George I am so sorry for the news about the death of Steven. I had planned on attending the funeral tomorrow but I have mobility issues and my back is very bad right now, in a lot of pain. I use a motorized chair to get around outside the house. This newer low back pain is limiting me leaving the house. I am putting my email and phone number. I would like to connect with you. Email. [email protected]. Phone: 608-334-6552. I can get text with that phone number. Please know that I am praying for you and Steven. Love you very much. Carol Hevey Melo
Ann M. Combs
December 9, 2024
I'm very sorry to see this. My condolences to George and the family. I knew Steve in library school at UW. He was a kind man; a fine fellow.
Ann M. Combs, Madison
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