Steven Talbott

Steven M. Talbott, 42 Loving Husband, Son, Brother, Friend and Best Uncle Ever MARENGO - Steven M. Talbott, 42, of Marengo, a former Rockford resident, died at 11:05 a.m. Thursday, May 19, 2011, in OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center. Born Jan. 18, 1969, in Rockford, the son of William G. and Joanne Peterson Talbott. Graduated from Auburn High School Academy in 1987. He attended Iowa State University, where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity, and received his bachelor's and master's degrees from Northern Illinois University. Married Kimberly Ann Free on June 7, 1997. He was employed by C&S Sports with Chicago Express Hockey. He had previously been self-employed by CAVEO Learning and New Horizons Computer Learning Centers. Steve was an avid hockey fan, especially enjoying the IceHogs. He enjoyed traveling and golf, but the most important parts of his life were his family and friends. Steve was a trusting and inspiring man. His smile and his laugh will always be remembered, as well as his wonderful attitude toward living life. Survivors include his wife, Kim; mother, Joanne Talbott; brother, Kevin (Deb) Talbott; sister, Stephanie (Aaron) Vescova; nephews, A.J., Will and Michael Vescova; niece, Briana Vescova; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Bill and Bev Free; sisters-in-law, Sue (Jim) Maggio and Lori (Chris) Biesemeier; brother-in-law, Bill (Cheryl) Free; nieces and nephews, Heidi (Jason) Schnulle, Anthony and Jamie Maggio, Stephanie and Nick Manusharow, Jesse and Bryttany Biesemeier and Joe, Tim and Allison Free; great-nieces and -nephews, Brooklyn, Tess, Waylon and Gwen; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. The "boys," Mulligan, Bennigan and Callahan, also survive him. Predeceased by his father June 6, 2010; and grandparents. Steve's family would like give a special thank-you to "Team Talbott" for their continuous love and support and the UW Oncology Team, especially Dr. H. Ian Robbins and Dr. Steve Howard. All of these people and many others accompanied Steve on his journey and never failed him. Special thanks also to Tony, always a nephew, who stepped up as a caregiver and became a true friend and confidant. Forever, we will be grateful to you. A memorial service to honor and celebrate Steve's life will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 26, in Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Road, with visitation from 10 a.m. to service time. The Rev. Christopher Druce Jones will officiate. Visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Brain Tumor Association, 2720 River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60018; or Multiple Sclerosis Society of Illinois, 525 W. Monroe St., Suite 900, Chicago, IL 60661. Express condolences or share memories online at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.