Steve C. Wilks

STEVE C. WILKS CEDAR LAKE, IN Steve C. Wilks, age 61, of Cedar Lake, IN passed away peacefully at his home May 22, 2010, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved Husband of Christine (nee Janicki), he was preceded in death by his parents, Rayburn & June (nee Sigler) Wilks and brother Rayburn Jr. Steve was born in Kennett, MO, and raised in Hammond, IN. Steve and his wife Chris, had no children but raised their two nieces Traci and Tara as their own daughters. Steve graduated from Morton High School and worked at Fat Boys Restaurant. He loved to get together with his buddies to work on their cars. Following the wishes of his father, Steve graduated from St. Joseph's College with a B.S. in Business Management, but Steve wouldn't follow a profession in management; he preferred working with his hands. He remained at Inland Steel as an Electrician and retired with 38 years of service. Steve was a very sociable guy and enjoyed great trips, fishing, all sports and just hanging out with his family and friends. Steve was married for 35 years to his loving wife Chris and they achieved everything they had dreamed of. Steve is survived by Traci Tegtman (Fiancé Rob), Tara ( Mark ) Krooswyk and their children Kyle and Kaylie; Sisters, Glenda (Carl) Johnson and Patty (Greg) Mucha; Brother, James; Special sister-in-law, Linda Janicki; Brothers-in-law, Jocko (Judy) Janicki, James (Carol) Janicki; Nieces, nephews, uncle and cousins. Visitation is on Wednesday, May 26, 2010 from 3-7 p.m. Funeral Service will be on Thursday May 27, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. at the Elmwood Funeral Chapel 11300 West 97th Lane (1/2 block west of U. S. 41 - Wicker Ave. - at 97th Street) St. John, IN. Pastor Mark Wilkins officiating. Interment at Chapel Lawn Cemetery, Schererville, IN. 1-219-365-3474 www.elmwoodchapel.com.