Name: Visitation for Stephen BREWERS
Start: 2015-01-05T23:00:00.000Z
End: 2015-01-06T01:00:00.000Z
Location: Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home - Jacksonville Chapel

Stephen Brewers

JACKSONVILLE, IL - Stephen Austin Brewers, 63, died peacefully on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014, at his home in Jacksonville surrounded by his loving wife and family.

Steve was born Sept. 11, 1951, in Moline, Ill., the son of Emil and Ina Brewers. He married Joyce Cerentano on July 7, 1995, in Springfield, Ill.

He graduated from the Illinois School for the Visually Impaired in 1970. While there, he excelled in track, wrestling, and swimming. In 1969, as a high school junior, Steve set the National high jump record for visually impaired athletes.

Steve worked as a supervisor at Colorcraft Corporation (formally known as Qualex) from 1975-1991. He was then employed for 20 years at the Illinois School for the Visually Impaired as a residential care worker, retiring in December of 2012.

An avid Chicago Cubs fan, Steve enjoyed music, movies, and spending time with his family.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Joyce; his children, Stephen (wife, Kathy) Brewers of Ashland, Karri Cline of Loami, J.Q. (wife, Kelly) Halteman of Gillespie, Joy (husband, Richie) Throgmorton of Minooka, and Jereme Halteman of Jacksonville; his grandchildren, Alexis, Dylan, Julien, Brenna, Evan, Quin, and Kinley; his brother, Michael (wife, Mary) Brewers of Moline; his sister, Kathleen (husband, Don) Crandall of Lake In The Hills; and his mother-in-law, Shirley (husband, Argyl) Coburn of Springfield.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Greg Brewers.

The family would like to thank the following doctors and their staff for their excellent care during Steve's illness: Dr. Krishna Rao, Dr. Saleem Mahmood, and Dr. Anwar Ahmad.

Steve requested that no formal services be held, however, family and friends are invited to share memories of Steve from 5-7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 5, 2015, at Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville.

Memorial gifts are suggested to: The Simmons Cancer Institute, 315 W. Carpenter St., Springfield, IL 62702.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.buchanancody.com.

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

Published by The State Journal-Register from Jan. 3 to Jan. 4, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Stephen BREWERS

Sponsored by Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home - Jacksonville Chapel.

11 Entries

Pam Arcaro

January 5, 2015

I'm so sorry that I could not be at the Memorial Service due to the weather. Steve knew that I disliked driving in the snowy conditions to work at ISVI. Steve was a wonderful father figure to the kids there and they all had great respect for him. He was a great friend to me and he will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He touched many lives with his loving kindness, wisdom and knowledge. You are all in my prayers and I'm thinking of you in spirit.

Pam Arcaro

Millie

January 5, 2015

A beautiful tribute to a very special man...we definitely lost one of the good guys. Thinking of you all and with you in spirit, prayer and love.

Millie

Doris Bone

January 5, 2015

Steve, Kathy and family. Sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my prayers.

Gina Bolton

January 5, 2015

You and your family are in our prayers. Sorry to hear of your loss.
Gina & Gary Bolton

January 4, 2015

So sorry to hear this he will be dearly missed at the Illinois Theatre. God bless the family.
The Illinois Theatre manager

January 4, 2015

Mike and family,

My sympathies to you and your family.

Phyllis Schwartz-Oakley

John, Cathy and Joseph Griffith

January 4, 2015

Sorry to hear about Steve's passing. He was a very caring man with always something nice to say to all the kids at ISVI. He was one of Joseph's favorite RCW'S. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

January 4, 2015

Joyce you have my condolences of Stephens passing. Having been down the same road recently you will be in my thoughts. Take care and know things will slowly recover.

Larry Weber

Debbie Warden

January 3, 2015

Joyce and family:
Steve was a gem as you knew! Such a nice, sincere guy who was a joy to work with at ISVI. His positive attitude and friendship will be missed! My thoughts are with you all at such a difficult time!

Sandy Lyons

January 3, 2015

Joyce and Family,

I am so sorry to hear of Steve's passing. I will always remember his smiling face and cheerful comments at work. He always seemed so positive that it brightened anyone's day no matter how gloomy things might seem at the time.

He will be missed.

Sincerely Sandy & Larry Lyons

Warren and Sally Miller

January 3, 2015

May you have strength in the Lord's presence, assurance in His word, comfort and peace in His love.

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