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2024
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Steven Yazel Obituary
Born: October 18, 1962 in Elgin, IL
Died: June 20, 2024 in Crystal Lake, IL
Steven "Steve" Allen Yazel, 61, passed away unexpectedly on June 20, 2024, in Crystal Lake. Born on October 18, 1962, in Elgin, Steve was the youngest son of John Eugene Yazel and Anna May Frances Bales Yazel.
A lifelong resident of Crystal Lake, Steve cherished his community deeply. He was a local entrepreneur, owning several businesses, including Allison's Collectibles, Allen Lawn Care, and a successful antique business. Steve also found joy in coaching youth soccer for many years, where he was affectionately known as "Coach Steve". He was a dedicated Cubs fan and enjoyed watching baseball. He diligently followed his daughter's softball career and other children's soccer careers.
Steve loved spending time near the water, whether it was Crystal Lake, Lake Geneva in Wisconsin, or Fort Myers Beach in Florida. He was an avid boater, often seen cruising the Fox River and enjoying afternoons at Blarney Island.
His career allowed him the freedom to be outdoors, where he thrived, connecting with nature daily. A live music lover, Steve passed his appreciation for classics like John Lennon, Van Morrison, Led Zeppelin, and Pink Floyd to his children, frequently quizzing them on the greats.
Steve lived fast, never wanting to grow old, and will remain forever young in the hearts of those who knew him.
Steve is survived by his sisters, Ann (Donald) Mueller, Donna (Jay) Johnson, Mary Yazel; his brother, Robert Yazel; and his three children, Allison, Erin, and Ryan.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Ann Yazel; his brother John Yazel; and his son, Steven Yazel.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, September 29th, from 3 pm until 9 pm at Crystal Lake Main Beach, near the bandshell. The event is open to the public, with live music and shared memories.
In lieu of flowers, contributions toward the Celebration of Life are appreciated. Steve's family will dedicate a tree in his honor through the Crystal Lake Park District.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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6 Entries
Mary Yazel
September 14, 2025
Steven...I wish you were here!
Michelle Markham
March 12, 2025
I am so sorry for the loss of Steve, he was always such a happy, wonderful person and I can never remember a time where he wasn't smiling. Sending love and comfort to the family.
Mary Yazel-muska
March 8, 2025
Not in my sight, always in my heart
Mary Yazel-muska
October 1, 2024
Darren rivchin
September 26, 2024
Steve is a very dear friend he and I were very close and had a very special relationship! We had 10 thousand good times. Our band played on garage roof top at the old Yazel compound. We shared our whol lives together a know each others good and bad secrets. I still see his amazing smile and hear his one of a kind laugh. We had a radio station that he and friends built in a tall pine tree at the edge of the huge driveway! The station was very close to the loop radio dial. 97.9 he would ask me to play my harmonica and get wild. A week into the mastermind plot some officers were trying to get us out of the radio business lol. We once painted his grand Torino in his garage mom came out on the veranda and let out a big!!! STEVE !!! I can smell that crap up in the kitchen Knock it OFF !! as hundreds of Steve´s friends know he was very committed and didn´t finish until we finally finished painting the car around midnight. Steve was a huge piece of many lives I will alway love my dear friend and this town lost a great man a great friend a great dad a great son a great brother a great person . Forever and a day you are my dear friend I will hold a place in my heart as everyone will. Steve , I love you like a brother !!
Mary Yazel-muska
September 21, 2024
My brother Steven was a good child,so sweet. He was a good father and so much fun to be around. He will be deeply missed. See you on the other side baby brother!
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