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David Streff Obituary

Streff, David M. age 55, loving husband of Judy (nee Smith), beloved father of Brian, dear son of Willard Sr. and the late Jo Mary Streff, fond brother of Stephen (Pat), Charles, C.P.D. (Joyce), Timothy, Willard, C.P.D. (Cindy), Peter (Lauren) and Joseph (Lisa), nephew and uncle of many. Dedicated and loyal employee of Menards for 10 years, and a good friend to all. Visitation Friday, November 10th, from 3 to 9 p.m., at the John E. Maloney Funeral Home, 1359 W. Devon Ave., Chicago. Memorial Mass Saturday, 10 a.m., at St. Jeromes Catholic Church, 1709 W. Lunt Ave. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, contributions to your favorite charity would be appreciated. For information: 773-764-1617

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Nov. 9 to Nov. 10, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
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James Drew

November 3, 2022

David was my best friend. I've never known another person like him. He may have been a smaller man in stature but a giant as a human being and friend. I miss him still and think about him often. I hope we will meet again.

Jennifer Koone

December 5, 2006

Judy,
My heart breaks for you. Although I never had the opportunity to meet David, you are one of the most special people I've ever had the privilege of knowing and I'm sure he was just as wonderful. You're in my thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort in warm memories of David and in the arms of friends and family. Much love. God Bless. Jen Koone

Lisa Paprota (Manly)

November 20, 2006

My sincere condolances to all of you. I am so sad that I could not be at the wake as I was out of town, and my entire family extends their condolances as well.

Rick Schwind

November 20, 2006

To Judy and the Streff family - I want to express my deepest sympathy and condolences upon hearing of David's death. He always had a smile on his face, a kind word, and a helping hand. That's just the kind of guy he was. He will be missed but not forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Tim O'Callaghan

November 16, 2006

Dear Willy, Cindy, and family,
Please accept our deepest sympathies in your time of sorrow. You Streff boys are a "Band of brothers" and though your numbers have been reduced by one, David will live on in the hearts of many.
Love,
Tim & Audrey O'Callaghan and Family

Kate Bommarito

November 15, 2006

Uncle Bill and Family - I am very sad to hear about David's passing.
I know fond memories of him will always be in many people's hearts.
Cousin Kate

William Pinner

November 14, 2006

Dear Judy, Mr. Streff, Joey, Peter, Charlie, Billy,Timmy, Steve and the entire Streff family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are always with you.
Love, Bill Pinner

Mary Kay Dinger - Dowling

November 14, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am truly sorry I could not attend the service this weekend to offer my condolensces in person.
Willard you and your Family mean so much to me. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Judy & Family my God comfort you now and always.

Mary Jo Griseuk (Pinner)

November 14, 2006

To Willard and the Streff family,
So sorry to learn of David's death. I'm thinking of all of you during this sad time. I have such fond memories of times our families have shared. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Tom & Ann Serb

November 13, 2006

Dear Will and the entire Streff family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. The shock of losing a good man in the prime of life is numbing. We are sorry that we were our of town with grandchildren and couldn't be there to offer our condolences in person, but be assured of our continuing prayers for David, Judy, Brian, and the family.

Andrea Lock Smeeton

November 13, 2006

Please accept my sympathy at the loss of your brother. Know that I will say prayers for all of you to find the strength you will need. May God bless you all.

Tim PINNER

November 13, 2006

To all of the Streffs,

I was so saddened to hear of the loss of David!He always had a happy smile and a kind word for me as well as all who knew him.Iam so sorry for all of you who are in pain. Love to all!
Timmy Pinner

Bob Schwind

November 13, 2006

I extend my condolences to the entire Streff family during this terrible time. My prayers and thoughts will be with you and especially for David.

Bobby Cooper

November 12, 2006

To the Streff Family.. Billy. I am so sorry to hear the loss of David. Your family has always been so close and as everyone would say great people you must all be in disbelief. I am in shock to hear of David's passing. Growing up in Rogers Park and St. Jeromes is to know a Streff. Mr. Streff and the boys my prayers go out to you. I feel terrible that I was unable to get to Maloney's or the funeral: Bob Cooper Jerome's 69

Trish & Jim Kohn

November 12, 2006

Dear Judy,Billy and the rest of the Streff Family,
Please accept our condolences to the whole family for your loss. May God bless and keep him always.

kristen Villaflor

November 12, 2006

Judy and Family,
Please accept our sincere sympathy and empathy. Dave was not only good at cooking, but a great guy as well. I was very fortunate to have know him.
Lou, Kristen, Jennifer, Sara & John
Villaflor

James Scott Symons

November 12, 2006

Dear Timmy and the entire Streff family,

I was in shock to here about Dave. I hadn't seen Dave in years, but it was always fun seeing Dave whenever Windjammer played. They were fun times. Dave was a good guy. My sincerest condolences to you and your entire family.

Sheila Cronin-Silva

November 11, 2006

Dear Peter and Family,

I am so sorry to hear about Dave. My prayers are with you and your family.

Sheila Cronin-Silva

Gail Fassett Southward

November 11, 2006

I will always remember his smile.
My thoughts are with all of you.

Gail Fassett Southward

The Curry Family: Jean,Tim and Susan

November 11, 2006

Judy,Willard,and the Streff brothers:
We were shocked and saddened to hear about Dave.He will be missed by all who knew him.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Thomas Drew Family

November 10, 2006

Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss. David was a wonderful man. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Streff family.

Fran Komar

November 10, 2006

Dear Family, we are so deeply shocked and saddened by David's untimely passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. We have lost one of our favorite cousins, but we have wonderful memories in our hearts. God bless him and the whole family! Your Cousin, Fran and Family

November 10, 2006

To The Streff Family- Please accept our sympathy upon hearing of the loss of your loved one David.
The Schwind Family (Chicago Il)

Luke De Roeck

November 10, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Streff family.

James Drew

November 10, 2006

Dear Judy,
David and I shared so much together growing up. His passing will leave a void in my life. I loved him as my brother. He was David and I know as you there was only one. My heart goes out to you and the Streff family in this time of sadness.

Ray Cowell

November 10, 2006

My condolences to The Streff Family at this most difficult time.You all are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless Dave.

Jose Carlos

November 10, 2006

To the Streff Family:
My deepest thoughts and prayers are with you. Even though many years have passed, the memories of a loving family never go away.

Jose Carlos

Jennifer McDowell

November 10, 2006

Dear Streff Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this tough time.
Love,
The McDowell Family
Rusty, Jennifer and Ceili

Bill & Jane Biagioli

November 10, 2006

So sorry to hear of your loss. Our hearts go out to you.

Bill & Jane Biagioli

Michele Juliano

November 10, 2006

Dear Peter, Lauren & Family,

My deepest sympathies to you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Love you,

Michele

Patricia Dinger Dortch

November 10, 2006

To Will and Family: May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.So sadden to hear of your loss. Our families go way back,many stories & memories. Have memories of Dave from St.Jerome days.

Lynn (Lewandowski) McGeown

November 10, 2006

Dear Judy,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this trying time.
Lynn

Lou Villaflor

November 10, 2006

Dear Judy
Our heartfelt condolences to you and Streff family. David's bubbly spirit will missed by all but we know that he is with the Father and is in good hands. Our good times at Siesta Key will always be on our minds when we go to Florida and Dave is at the ultimate paradise. God bless.

Greg Vastine

November 10, 2006

Best wishes to The Streff Family. David was a warm and caring man. I have fond memories of the Streff boys over the years. He will be in my prayers.

Rita Ganey Weinberg

November 10, 2006

My condolences to the whole Streff family. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time...

Tim Feldheim

November 10, 2006

My deepest sympathy and condolences to Judy and the wonderful Streff Family on the sudden and shocking loss of husband, son, brother and friend. I never heard a bad word uttered about him. Lots of great memories, from growing up in the hood to our days at the CBOT. The loss is great to anyonone whoever crossed his path.

Diane Quinlan Fleming

November 10, 2006

Dear Judy & Streff Family

Very saddened to hear of your tremendous loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.

The family of John Syron

November 10, 2006

Be not diheartened or afraid.
God makes us more perfect.
Today our beloved is fully enlightened to whom he loved,
and to whom he served.

STEVE LONG

November 10, 2006

TO THE STREFF FAMILY
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.

THE LONG FAMILY

Ellen McDonald Newman

November 9, 2006

Dear Timmy and family:
I am so sorry to hear of David's passing. Though it has been many years since we have seen one another, I will never forget the unconditional love and unfailing support your family offered to each other. It is that very love and support that will help comfort you as you cope with this very difficult loss.
Please accept my deepest sympathy.

Michael & Julie Shimenetto

November 9, 2006

We would like to extend our sincerest sympathy to the entire Streff family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Marc Hoffmeister and family

November 9, 2006

To the entire Streff family.I am very sorry for your loss,David will be missed by all who knew him.

Steve and Beth Schmidt

November 9, 2006

Sincere Condolences to the Streff family and all of David's many friends and colleagues. David - a quiet force.

Vicky & William Cunningham

November 9, 2006

To Judy and all of your family, we are deeply sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

ROSS MEDOW

November 9, 2006

THE STREFF FAMILY :
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY DURING THIS MOST TERRIBLE TIME;;;

Joe Siprut

November 9, 2006

My deepest sympathy to Judy, Mr. Streff, brothers and rest of family. No question that Dave was special,loved by all, and brother to many in blood and friendship. To say he will be missed is not enough.

Sincerely, Joe Siprut

Patty Lucas

November 9, 2006

It's been awhile since we have crossed paths but the memories are still fresh. Listening to you play with the Goliaths in the basement...making ham sandwiches in your kitchen...(gotta cut all the fat off the edges!!)My condolences to everyone in the Streff family.

Arie Sorin

November 9, 2006

I am sorry to hear that David passed away. He was one of my favorite elders. He was instrumental in helping me develope as a human being. I will miss him. Your whole family is in my prayers.
God Bless you all.

Mary Jo Behrendt Doyle

November 9, 2006

Will, Charlie and family -- I was very sorry to hear of David's passing. I will say a special prayer for him. He was always a really nice guy.

Tom Hovany

November 9, 2006

With deepest sympathy. David will be missed.

Tom Hovany.

michael delahanty

November 9, 2006

LeBeau. Who hung that on you? Probably "tubes".I was remembering food your mom made at that table with all your names after playing in the treehouse and pool. "Dave and the Goliaths".Canada we brought the rods and tackle you brought the weapons.The pilot stuck you in the back with the luggage. No one who was there will ever forget the water bucket.Evanston beach collection.The Saab tapper.Drafts @ pinewood. Good advice and deals @ Matfair and Menards.Lot's of laughs Dave.Your life was not long enough but it was good enough.Your friends Mike & Charli Delahanty

Bob & Marilyn Herman & Family herman

November 9, 2006

To Streff Family, so sorry to hear of your loss. our sympathy to you and your family

Sally Blume-Kelly

November 9, 2006

Peter and family,

I am very sorry for your loss.

Chris Harvey

November 9, 2006

I was so sorry to hear about David's passing...you are all in my thoughts and prayers. God bless.

Christine Van Herik Valadez

November 9, 2006

David was such a nice guy and the Van Herik family extends their deepest sympathies to the Streff family.

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