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Robert Stefaniak Obituary
Robert C. Stefaniak, age 78, of Crown Point, IN/Marco Island, FL passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 13, 2014. He was formerly the Mayor of Calumet City, IL from 1972 to 1993. Robert also was co-owner with his wife, Bernadine Stefaniak, of Interim Healthcare. Prior to that, Robert worked at his family owned insurance company, Stefaniak Insurance and served in the U.S. Army. Robert was a life-member of the Calumet City Lions Club, Moose Lodge, and a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church. He also served as the Thornton Fractional Township School Treasurer. Robert had a passion for hand ball, golf, Chicago Cubs, Chicago Bears, and thoroughly enjoyed weekends on the lake spent at his home with family and friends. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Robert had many great attributes but will best be remembered for his caring and loving personality that touched everyone he encountered. Robert is survived by his loving wife, Bernadine Stefaniak; his five daughters: Lynn (Jeff) Methney, Lori (Ron) Coleman, Deborah (Art) Mascarello, Cheryl (Tim) Gericke, and Lori (Doug) Mech; eight grandchildren: Zack and Drake Devereaux, Hailee Newell, Nikolas Boskovich; Jamey (Kevin) Katen; Nicole (Robert) Shackleton; Michele (Timothy) Schaaf; and Blake Mascarello; five great grandchildren: Austin and Aiden Shackleton, Ava and Sloan Schaaf, and Rylan Katen; brother, Thomas Stefaniak; sister, Carol Piccirilli; nephews: Thomas Stefaniak , Jr. and Timothy (Trish) Stefaniak; and nieces: Annette (Ed) Czarobski, Angela (Cliff) Gawlinski, and Gina (Joel) Cipowski. Preceded in death by his parents: Casey and Clara Stefaniak (nee Kamradt). Friends may visit with Robert's family on Saturday, April 19, 2014 at the Geisen Funeral, Cremation & Reception Centre, 606 E. 113th Ave./South St., Crown Point, IN 46307 from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM with a Lions Club service at 4:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, April 21, 2014 at St. Andrew the Apostle Parish, 768 Lincoln Ave., Calumet City, IL 60409 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Jacek A. Dada and Rev. Martin E. Michniewicz concelebrating. Services will conclude at the church with cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. View and/or sign guestbook at www.GeisenFuneralHome.com or contact 219-663-2500.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Stefaniak
Lee Cataldi
April 8, 2024
Still miss you Bob, Lee Cataldi
Philip VanDerHeyden
June 13, 2014
Just learned of this sad event. Thank you, Bob, for the great memories as a kid growing up in the town of Calumet City and the snowmobile adventures in Rice Lake Wisconsin. My parents enjoyed the company of you and your lovely family. Your broad shoulders and kind leadership are rare and will be missed!
Barbara Kolisz
April 21, 2014
My parents were George and Lottie Laczny. Dad being a loyal Republican and Mayor Bob a loyal Democrat, Dad considered him a good man and friend. I think they are having a grand old time talking politics in their heavenly home!
Marguerite & John Steeves
April 21, 2014
We are sadden by Bob's passing and we will remember him, fondly as the Mayor of Camelot and how much his family loved him. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Jim Koscielniak
April 21, 2014
So sorry to hear about Bob; he was a great man with a great family.
April 21, 2014
So sorry to hear about Bob's passing. I know he is in good hands with so many other Interim HealthCARE OWNERS WHO HAVE GONE BEFORE HIM.I am sure Pierce will be heading up the welcoming party since he has been there for nearly 30 years. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time Shirley Langford
Lee and Kathy CATALDI
April 19, 2014
What can you say about a good friend. We
had so much fun through the years with Bob and Bernie. And Bob was super on the golf course, ha, ha. We will miss him terribly. Bernie we will always be here for you. Love
Darlyn Baker
April 18, 2014
We never met Bob, but being an Interim HealthCare owner in Bakersfield, CA, we are saddened to hear of his passing. May wonderful memories & knowing others care be of comfort to you. Our deepest condolences to all who loved him ~ Chuck & Darlyn Baker, RN
April 17, 2014
Bernie:
We were so saddened to hear that Bob had passed away. He was a very special man. We have so many fond memories of the time we all spent together.
We wish you strength and peace at such a difficult time.
Love
Barbara & Herman Munic
Fred Russell
April 17, 2014
Dear Bernie,
We were so sorry to hear that Mayor Bob passed.We always had the best of times together. We love you.
Fred and Frieda Russell
dan matthews
April 17, 2014
bernie & family, roberta & I send our condolences. I still remember playing football on state line side yard.
Michael Drobnak
April 17, 2014
May the "Polish Prince" rest in peace.
Mary (Kalies) Sturges
April 17, 2014
My mother (Frances Kalies) spoke so very highly of Mayor Bob. May his soul rest in peace.
Tim & Cathy Baker
April 17, 2014
So sorry to hear of your loss Carol. Your brother. like your Dad were the kind of men that should be role models for young kids. Our prayers will be for you and family.
Wally Piech
April 17, 2014
I was able to start my career with Cal City under Mayor Bob. What a great mayor and a great man. Rest in Peace Mayor Bob.
Diana Duda-Raceina
April 17, 2014
RIP Mayor Bob. He was our Mayor growing up in Calumet City during the city's better years. Will always remember what a fine man he was. Our sympathies to his family. The Duda family
Don and Marilyn Nitz
April 16, 2014
Dear Bernie and family,
We are very sorry to lose a dear friend and former classmate. We always enjoyed it when Bob and Bernie stayed with us during their trip to south Florida.
Bob will be greatly missed by both of us. We loved him very much.
April 16, 2014
Bob your smile will last forever. Our families go way back in fact your father(Casey) played the violin at our wedding. Our prayers are with your family. Mardee and David Ryband
April 16, 2014
Thank you Mayor Bob for everything. Peace, Michael Barrins
April 16, 2014
sympathies from Turon family -
Elizabeth Penn; Mary T. Runnells and
Joseph W. Turon
April 16, 2014
Looking back, It was an honor to work for Mayor Bob and what CC stood for back in it's finest years. The town was never the same after 1993 with it's leadership. RIP Bob and God Bless to the entire Stefaniak family. Edward Conn(Moldenhauer)
April 16, 2014
Dear Bernie and family,
My heart goes out to you all. Am so very sorry to read of Bob's passing. I hope you will find comfort and peace during this very difficult time. I am thinking of you all.
Love and hugs,
Deedee Winterhoff Danville, CA
April 16, 2014
It is hard to say good-by to classmates, even though we did not see each other as often as we might have liked. Our lives take us down different paths and we get separated. However that does not mean that we are unable to recall memories from the past.
wouldn't it be great for our children to see us run out on the old TF field for just one more game. Hopefully there is a place where the tem will get together someday. Rest in peace old class mate.
Will (Willie) Brown class of 1953, Port Charlotte Florida
April 16, 2014
Bob was a good Boss, a great mayor, and a Good Friend. I wish the best for his family. Rusty
Lisa Misch
April 16, 2014
Our families go way back quite a few years. I will always have fond memories of Bob or Casey as I knew him as a child when he and dad and all the high school friends (Bill Trem) would get together with their children and just plainly have fun. The Lions Club's breakfasts and Labor Day parade floats. I will miss you my dear friend. My condolences to your family.
Janell Kelley
April 16, 2014
My Mom went to school with Mayor Bob. As a kid growing up in Cal. City - we use to stop in to City Hall on our way home from Memorial Park and were always welcomed by Mayor Bob. Truly a nice man.
Lori Pittman
April 16, 2014
We have such great memories and fondness of Bob and his wonderful family. Bob and Bernie, B&B have always opened their hearts and home to us and made us feel like part of their family. We love you, and have the deepest sympathy for Bernie and her family. Love the Pittmans
Tracy Elliott Lightfoot
April 16, 2014
I grew up knowing Robert and his father through my parents. Awesome men!
Heartfelt sympathies and prayers from the Elliott family.
Skip & Ginny Urbanek
April 16, 2014
Our thoughts & prayers to Bernie and the rest of the family. Mayor Bob had a lasting effect on CC. We had many friendly encounters, but he was always the consumate professional, and always had the best interest of CC in mind. May he rest in peace. He will be missed.
The Walenga's
April 16, 2014
What wonderful neighbor's Bob, his Mother, Father, Tom and Carol Ann were. It was a great pleasure knowing such fine people. Bob, may you rest in peace along with your loved ones who have gone before you.
Madonna Fitzgerald
April 16, 2014
Rest in peace Grandpa Bob!!!
Christina Thompson/ Kroslack
April 16, 2014
Sorry for your loss. Robert will be missed by many. I grew up in Calumet City when he was our Mayor, what a great Man, and a Great Mayor.
Mark & Lindsay Bates
April 16, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers to the family during their time of sorrow.
Mark Jaworski
April 16, 2014
R.I.P. Mayor Bob. Always treated the employees really well.
April 16, 2014
sorry for your loss,our prayers are with your family. Sorry we can't be with you ,we are in Fl Fondly, old family friends Anthony and Rosalind Mannino.
Sandy Guhr
April 15, 2014
so sad...and a great loss to the family. He was so instrumental in so many ways and to so many people, friends and family. He was my 'life-saver" when I went thru a very difficult time in my life...his caring ways will never be forgotten...he surely left his thumb-print on my life and the lives of countless others...go in peace, Mayor Bob...
April 15, 2014
I am so very sorry for your loss. I have great memories, especially working in the home health endeavor.
Joy Zasada Kopercinski
April 15, 2014
I am sorry that I will not be able to attend the funeral. Bob's brother, Tom, and I were classmates in high school, and I served as an Alderman with Bob for 8 years. Bob was a good man and a wonderful mayor. My wife and I extend our deepest sympathies to the family. Jeff and Paula Malak
April 15, 2014
Arlene and I are so sorry for your loss,you will be in our thoughts and prayers. Dick&Arlene Wands
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