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Stephen C. Lau

1942 - 2024

Stephen C. Lau obituary, 1942-2024

BORN

1942

DIED

2024

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Bloomington, Illinois

Stephen Lau Obituary

Stephen C. Lau

October 4, 1942 - October 28, 2024

Normal – Stephen, 82, of Normal, died Monday, October 28, 2024, at the ARC of Normal.

He was born October 4, 1942. He married Marlene Plattner April 1, 1979, in Hillside, Ill. She survives. He is also survived by his sons, Christopher (Raelyn), Daniel (Courtney); and daughter, Jodi (Ryan) Neal; as well as seven grandchildren, Malachi and Nathaniel Lau, Alivia, Logan and Zoe Lau, and James and Jonathan Neal.

In accordance with his wishes there will be no public service. A private family service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Alzheimer's Association in his memory.

Online condolences may be left at www.calvertmemorial.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Pantagraph from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2, 2024.

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Ruthann Alberts

March 10, 2025

So sorry for your loss he was a great person/teacher and a great boss he taught me a lot and i will never for get him for that....My condolences goes out to his wife Marlene and his family and friends....He will be missed. May he RIP!

Brian Young

November 1, 2024

Marlene, we are sorry to hear of Steve´s passing. He will be missed. I always enjoyed visiting with him. Brian & Julie Young

Chris

October 31, 2024

Deb Grieco

October 31, 2024

Marlene and family, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your much loved husband, father and grandfather. My husband so enjoyed visiting with him at Chicago church lunch. He would always seek Jerry out and there they would be fellowshipping over a sandwich and donut! A sweet memory for sure.

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