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Donald Stephens Obituary

Stephens II, Donald E. At rest August 13, 2016. Beloved husband of Kathy (nee Nicholas); loving father of Donald E. Stephens III (Maria, nee Ramos), Christopher (Nicki, nee Fritz) and Brittany Stephens; caring grandfather of Chloe, Christopher II, Charlie and Daniella; cherished son of the late Hon. Donald E. Stephens and son of Estelle (nee Patronski) Stephens; son-in-law to Christ and Betty Nicholas; fond brother to Mark (Lisa, nee Strauss), Gail Ann Stephens and Hon. Bradley (Suzi, nee Markoska). Proud member for 42 years with the Rosemont Public Safety Department, retired in 2014 as Superintendent and Chief of Public Safety. Visitation Wednesday August 17, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. followed by the Mass of the Resurrection at Our Lady of Hope Church, 9711 W. Devon Ave., Rosemont, Illinois. Interment All Saints Cemetery, private. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Donald A. Greene, Greene Funeral Directors. Info: (847) 343-1605.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 16, 2016.

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Terese Sikorski

August 19, 2016

My sincere condolences to the entire Stephens family. May the support of family and friends help you through this difficult time.

Diane (DeSimone) and David Summerfield

August 17, 2016

Mark, my husband and I want to express our sorrow at the passing of your brother. We pray for your entire family during this most difficult time.

Diane (DeSimone) Summerfield and David Summerfield

Raymond YELICH

August 17, 2016

Dear Kathy,
Words cannot express my sorrow for your loss. May you find some peace to know Don is now with his dad. You will always be in my thoughts and prayers. May your thoughts soon be filled with memories of the joyful times you and Don had shared.

Roger & Sherri Baker

August 16, 2016

Dear Kathy,

Donald, Christopher, Brittany and extended family members;

Our Love,

Thoughts and Prayers, are with you in your time of sorrow. May GOD hold your hearts in his loving hands.

Roger, Sherri and Nina

Carole and Howard Metz

August 16, 2016

So sorry for your loss. Blessings to the family.

Nathan and Donna Belonsky

August 16, 2016

There are no words to ease your pain during this very difficult time, so we are asking God to give you all strength to help guide you through. Our deepest condolences to the entire Stephens family

Sunny Reich

August 16, 2016

My deepest condolences to the Stephens Family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Andrew and Florette Sokulski

August 16, 2016

We are sorry for your tremendous loss.
May you always be consoled by your love and memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time.

Dave Sandlund

August 16, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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