Stephen Bernard Klimas

Stephen Bernard Klimas obituary, JUSTICE, IL

Stephen Bernard Klimas

Stephen Klimas Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Central Chapel Funeral & Cremation Southwest on Sep. 2, 2025.

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Stephen Bernard Klimas "Chopper" August 29, 2025. Born in Lakeland, Florida, raised in Hickory Hills, Illinois. Beloved son of the late Bernard Joseph Klimas and the late Martha Mae (nee Bates). Father of Stephen, Kenneth and Jason (Griselle) and grandfather of Lucibella and Vincent. Dear brother of Linda C. (Rodney) Moles, Laura L. (Scott) Justyn and Lisa A (James) Solski. Stephen was a proud uncle to Eric, Justin, Matthew, Melissa (Eric), Joseph and great uncle to Gavin Theodore.

Stephen was a graduate of Stagg High School. He loved riding motorcycles and was a proud sponsor of "Toys for Tots" and member of his Bike Club. Steve enjoyed listening to music, especially his favorite songs from Lynyrd Skynyrd, Tom Petty and the group "Chicago". He was known for having pizza as his favorite meal. Many would see a smile on his face while grass cutting on the riding lawn mower.

He will be remembered by his free spirit and missed by many.

The family will receive friends at Central Chapel, 6158 S. Central Ave. Chicago, IL, 60638 on Thursday, September 4, 2025 from 3 to 8 p.m.. Funeral Service Friday, 10 a.m. at Funeral Home. Burial - Resurrection Cemetery, Justice, Illinois

Please visit STEPHEN BERNARD KLIMASbook of memories. To express your thoughts or memories in the online guest book, visit http://WWW.CHAPELC.COM or FACEBOOK.COM/FUNERALMC. For information 773 268-0703 or 773 581-9000.

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