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STEVEN C. BREWER, 50 ROCKFORD - Steven C. Brewer, 50, of Rockford, died at 12:45 p.m. Sunday, May 18, 2014, in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born Oct. 29, 1963, in Rockford, the son of Bill J. and Arline (Hill) Brewer. He was a sheet metal worker for Windsor Door in Little Rock, Ark. Steven attended Rockford First Church, and he enjoyed fishing, camping, and the outdoors. He had fun playing the Easter Bunny and Santa Claus at several nursing homes in Stephenson County. He is survived by his former wife, Shirley; son, Little Earl; grandchildren, Aaron Zielinski and Jaiden Shiparski; father, Bill (Lisa Everhart) Brewer of Little Rock, Ark.; siblings, Glynda (Cletus) Peck of Sun City, Ariz., Greg (Gale) Brewer of Benton, Ark., Lynette Prenot of Rockford, and Lance (Whitney) Brewer of Prattsville, Ark.; special nieces and nephews, Justina Brewer, Natosha Mitchell, Kyle Brewer, Lindsey Brewer, Kayla Brewer, Nicole Prenot, Paul Prenot, Gage Brewer, and Parker Brewer; special cousins, Tony (Mary) Vespa, Dessa Vespa, Mike (Dawn) Vespa, Danielle (Todd) Shiparski, Jamie Vespa, Kayla (Josh) Zielinski, and Trent Sartino; aunt and "special mom", Barbara Wax; and numerous friends and family. Predeceased by his mother, Arline Brewer; paternal grandparents, Amos and Ruth Brewer; and maternal grandparents, Arnold and Phyllis Hill. Special thanks to nurse Diane, Tracy Maas, and Mel and Deb Burger. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Friday, May 23, 2014, in Olson Funeral & Cremation Services, Ltd., North Main Chapel, 2811 N. Main St., with Pastor Jason McClenthen officiating. Burial in Twelve Mile Grove Cemetery. Visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 22, 2014, in the North Main Chapel. Memorials may be made to the family. To share a memory or condolence, visit olsonfh.com.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from May 21 to May 22, 2014.

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Gale Brewer

May 28, 2014

Steven. I still can not believe you are gone. I still don't think it has fully hit those of close to you yet. I wanted to speak at your funeral and started to get up several times but I knew I wouldn't get 2 words out and fall apart. I don't know who I will call now to vent, cry or cut up with. I will be telling stories about you for the rest of my life. You are the funniest person I have ever met. You always had my back no matter what. Who else is gonna mess with your brother with me because me and you could really get him stirred up. I have never seen Greg take anything as hard as losing you. He is so heartbroken over this all. We will miss you always. I miss you and always will. Love your sister n law

Becky (Farel) Cultrara

May 27, 2014

Steve, I wish we had been more in touch when we became adults. I have so many wonderful memories of you when I was a kid when I would spend the night with Lynette. I really wish we were able to stay better in touch. I hope Greg and Lynette will want to get back in touch and stay in touch. I know I have many cousins (your kids and Greg and Lynettes that I have never met and would love to get to know. I miss miss you. I know you are with your mom and my mom and Aunt Lorraine and Grandpa and Grandma Hill. Give my mom a big hug for me. I love you!

Carla (Farel) Brashers

May 27, 2014

Wish I could of known you better, cousin. My mom loved seeing you and your brother in Little Rock, years ago. Tell Mom hi for me in Heaven. Thoughts and prayers to your family.

I am so sorry for your loss Dessa and Ann I was not around for to long but grew to love this man R.I.P steven ...untill next time...

Nikki Klinger

May 22, 2014

Palma Richardson

May 22, 2014

So sorry, Dessa and Ann. I know Steven was a joy in your lives. I hope you will find solace in knowing that he is in a better place and watching over you. Be sure to share a joke with him once in a while. :)

Diane Swanson

May 21, 2014

I will miss Steven's laughs and his jokes. It was a joke for him to ask me with all seriousness if he could borrow $7! He was so much fun to be around! Just can't believe he's really gone but thank God that love never dies! All my love and sympathy to Dessa, Ann, and Ringo.

Danielle Shiparski

May 21, 2014

I still can't believe you're gone Steven, it just doesn't seem real. Thank you for being Jaiden's "Pa" Thank you for always being there for my Grandma and Aunt, and thank you for always putting a smile on our faces. I don't know what we'll do without you, but I do know that we will miss you everyday. I Love You Steve

kristy Bennett

May 21, 2014

You was always fun & outgoing . Always had a smile on your face or cracking some kind of joke to make the people around you smile. I loved visiting you & so did kailynn . You will be missed dearly . But thank you for all the smiles & laughter you have brought to the world .Miss you already . Ill never forget our little inside jokes we had <3 you just sit there & sit pretty till we arrive ! Rest in paradise little rock " until we meet again :/

Megan McKenney

May 21, 2014

I'm so sorry for your loss Anne, and Dessa. He was an amazing man and we will all dearly miss him. I miss him so much, but I know he is in a better place and out of pain. I cant even imagine the pain you are all going through right now. God Bless you and you will all be in my prayers!

Tracy Maas

May 21, 2014

Steven words cannot explain the sadness in my heart as tears flow its hard to believe you have left on your journey to a better place in Heaven. Steve you always and forever will have a special place in my heart. I miss you. I am so blessed to have been a part of your life and your wonderful family. Through all your stuggles and frustration you always managed to make me laugh and smile. Fly Free Otis the angel that you are. I know you are watching over Ann and Dessa (your Dierksta) and your special dog Ringo (catdog).Its not the same with you not here. Ms. Maas has a lot to say but will say it in a prayer. I LOVE YOU Little Rock, RIP

Steven Loved everybody and every living thing

Dessa Vespa

May 21, 2014

Steven, You are my sunshine. You are my everything. I will love you and miss you with every fiber of my being.You have given me joy, laughter and your love. Rest in peace my sweet baby. I love you with ALL my heart!

Wendy Turner

May 21, 2014

I'm so sorry. Steve aka (Otis)was a great guy that will be deeply missed by all of his family and friends.I remember the first time I met him he made feel at ease
He was one of the funniest people I have ever met always happy and he had a very big HEART. Would do anything for anyone. R.I.P my friend you are now in the arms of the angels. My heart goes out to your family and Dear friends.You will be deeply missed.

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