Steve Hitzemann

Steve Hitzemann

Upcoming Events

Feb

28

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Geneva Lutheran Church

301 South Third Street, Geneva, IL 60134

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Feb

28

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Geneva Lutheran Church

301 South Third Street, Geneva, IL 60134

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Services provided by

Yurs Funeral Home of Geneva

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Steve Hitzemann Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Yurs Funeral Home of Geneva on Feb. 23, 2026.
Steve Hitzemann, age 60, of Wheaton died Sunday, February 22, 2026 at Accent Care in Naperville, Illinois.

He was born June 3, 1965 in Melrose Park, Illinois to Raymond and Sharon Hitzemann

Steve is survived by his wife of 35 years, Diane, two daughters, Sarah (Bryce) Krause and Rachel (Fiancé Austin Tillema) Hitzemann, his parents, a brother, Dan (Chris) Hitzemann and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be held 11:00 A.M., Saturday, February 28 th at Geneva Lutheran Church, Geneva. Visitation will be Saturday from 9:00 A.M. until the time of the service at church. Contributions may be made to Geneva Lutheran Church, 301 South Third Street, Geneva, Illinois 60134.

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Upcoming Events

Feb

28

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Geneva Lutheran Church

301 South Third Street, Geneva, IL 60134

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Feb

28

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Geneva Lutheran Church

301 South Third Street, Geneva, IL 60134

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Services provided by

Yurs Funeral Home of Geneva

Only 4 days left for delivery to next service.