Thomas "Mr. S." Stephanides

Thomas "Mr. S." Stephanides obituary, Red Bud, IL

Thomas "Mr. S." Stephanides

Thomas Stephanides Obituary

Visit the Pechacek Funeral Homes - Red Bud website to view the full obituary.
THOMAS "MR. S." STEPHANIDES, 81, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away in his sleep on Sunday, April 27, 2025 after a long day of enjoying his family.
He was born to the late Leo and Mavis (nee McKenzie) Stephanides on April 25, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois.
Thomas married Margaret J. Hill on April 23, 1970 in Marion, Illinois; she survives.
He taught grades 6 through 12 for the Red Bud School District for thirty-four years.
He was a United States Navy Veteran and who also believed in Jesus Christ as our Savior.
Survivors:
Wife:
Margaret Stephanides Red Bud, IL
1 Daughter:
Nicole (Richard) Sun St. Louis, MO
2 Grandchildren:
Marisa and Alisa Sun
2 Sisters-in-law:
Carole Stephanides
Anne Hill
1 Brother-in-law:
Byron (Janet) Hill
Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and Friends
Preceded in death by: Parents and 1 Brother – Leo Stephanides
Memorial Service:
1:00 pm, Saturday, May 3, 2025
Pechacek Funeral Homes, Red Bud, Illinois
Visitation:
Saturday – 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Pechacek Funeral Homes, Red Bud, Illinois
Memorials:
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The family of Mr. S., Margaret, Nicole, Richard, Marisa and Alisa would love to have any favorite pictures, or a little note we can keep. Please leave any of these at the funeral home. Thanks from the family.
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Pechacek Funeral Homes - Red Bud

1340 West Market St, Red Bud, IL 62278

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