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Diane (DeSimone) Summerfield
May 7, 2007
Mayor Stephens was a one-in-a-million man and a larger-than-life political figure. I was fortunate to live in Rosemont for quite a number of years and serve on the auxiliary. He will live on forever in his village and in the hearts and minds of all whom he touched.
Greene Family Greene
April 26, 2007
To the Stephens Family
We share in your loss as a member of the Rosemont Family.
May the good Lord be as good to him as he was to the community he served.
Robin Horvath (Cooper)
April 24, 2007
The Stephens Family,
Remember that your loss is shared by many friends who care and that you're in our thoughts and hearts and in our every prayer.
May you find the courage to face tomorrow in the love that surrounds you today. May the love of friends and family be a source of comfort to you at this time and everyday.
God Bless Always
Frank A Damato
April 24, 2007
My deepest sympathy to the Stephens Family.  Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Frank A. Damato
Sherri Tracey-Martire
April 23, 2007
((( GAIL )))
My Deepest sympathies to you and the rest of the Family.... I know what it is to loose a Father, and I still miss mine very much...
May God shine his light upon You, your Brothers, all the Stephen's Grandchildren and extended Family..
Sincerely
Betty Pascal
April 23, 2007
To: Mayor Stephens Family
    I would like to extend My condolences to You. I always looked forward to the Monthly board meetings to hear Mayor Stephens. He always had something funny to say and He was a bird lover as I am.
Rae and , son, Mikey Lacursia
April 23, 2007
To the entire family of Mayor Stephens,
We would like to send our deepest sympathies to you all.  The Mayor, may he rest in peace, and all of you will be in our thoughts and prayers.  I am grateful for what the Mayor has done for this village -- in particular, for ensuring a bright future for my son through such an excellent education system and for making our streets safe for him to play.  God bless you Mayor Stephens and Thank you.
Mary & Bob Walsh
April 23, 2007
On your loss. We know all the words have been said but add ours to the list of many who offer their deepest sympathy to you Katherine, Don, Kathy, Mark, Lisa, Gail and Bradley as well as grandchildren. We are here for you. Please consider our home a place to visit should you need to sit a spell or have a spot of tea.
Jody Emer (Greco)
April 23, 2007
Don, Gail, Mark and Brad, and all the Stephens' family. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. Your dad was a good man, he will be proud of all of you forever.
April 23, 2007
To:Mayor Stephens Family,
Our Thoughts & Prayers are with you.
Dominic & Donna Jambrone
Neil Cacciottolo
April 23, 2007
To: Mayor Donald Stephens Family:
My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. I have had the honor of meeting Mayor Stephens on occasion; great men are becoming harder to find-he will be missed by all.
Neil J. Cacciottolo
The Sunset Media Group.
RICHARD AND MICHELLE SCIANNA
April 23, 2007
MAY GOD BLESS ALL THE STEPHENS FAMILY AND FRIENDS IN THEIR HOUR OF NEED.
WITH RESPECT,
RICH AND MICHELLE AND JARRETT
The Koshmider-Graham Family
April 23, 2007
To the Family of Mayor Donald E. Stephens – 
Our deepest and sincere sympathy is being sent to all of you.  You are in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.  Having met Mayor Stephens on a few occasions, I can truly say it was an honor to meet such an outstanding and exceptional gentleman and leader.  He will be missed by many.
Marion Storman
April 23, 2007
My deepest sympathy to the family of Mayor Stephens.
Beatrice (Senora) Marchese
April 22, 2007
To the Family of Mayor Donald E. Stephens – 
My family and I would like to extend our deepest sympathy for the loss of Mayor Stephens.  He was a man of greatness and vision.  Rosemont will always be a special part of my life.  You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Most Sincerely,
Senora Bea Marchese
Rosemont School
Bob Lambert
April 22, 2007
My deepest sympathys to the Stephens Family.
-Bob Lambert (Des Plaines)
Diane, Erin, and Jason Sheridan
April 22, 2007
Mayor Stephens was the greatest entrepreneur and mayor. He created this town from nothing and made it what it is today. He will be missed by all.
Evelyn and Karl Sauer
April 22, 2007
Our hearts go out with sympathy to the friends and family of Mayor Stephens. He was the greatest mayor and kindest person.
Ben Minasola
April 22, 2007
To the Stephens Family, my deepest sympathy's and you are all in my prayers. His honorable legacy will be admired and rememberd for generations.
John J Flood
April 22, 2007
You were a Gentleman in your dealings Don....
         and you were a leader.
No question about that. 
A good many  memories
Requiescat in Pace
John J Flood
Cook County Police Department
dolores & Jim Collins
April 22, 2007
Our thoughs and prayers for the entire Stephens family and friends.May God Bless everyone in this time of sorrow.
Tom & JoAnne Wilson (The Landing)
April 22, 2007
To the Stephens family,
Our deepest sympathy to all of you.
Antoinette (Toni) Morici
April 22, 2007
My Sincere Condolences to the entire Stephens Family
Joe and Sharon Dworak
April 22, 2007
To the Stephens family, You have our deepest sympathy for the loss of your father, and a dear friend. He will be truly missed. Sincerly Joe and Sharon Dworak
Edward Byrne Sr.
April 22, 2007
A great run Mayor Stephens,God bless you.
Ed Byrne Sr & Family
Lynnette"s School Of Dance
April 21, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers and love to the Stephens family. From all the staff of Lynnette's School of Dance
William Timmer
April 21, 2007
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Diane Timmer
April 21, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Herbert E. Gardner
April 21, 2007
Great guy, superb public official, and one I was honored to call friend and ally. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. He will be sorely missed! Am truly sorry I will not be able to attend the celebration of his life!
Midge Rubino-Uher
April 21, 2007
The Donald E. Stephens Family:
He will be remembered, he was cherished and loved.  May you take comfort in all that he was and is to you and yours and so many many others.
Jan Hamilton
April 21, 2007
To the Stephens family we want to let you know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. Jan and Fred
Margaret Hovey
April 21, 2007
It is with great sadness to hear of the death of our dear friend, Don.  We extend our sincere sympathy to his family. We will always remember and cherish his friendship and the times spent with him.
The John Hovey Family
The Staff of Cumberland Chapels
April 21, 2007
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Michael Walsh
April 21, 2007
Our sympathy to the entire Stephens family, he was a good man who took care of the entire Village as well as those who worked for him. He will be missed.
Mike and Donna Walsh
Tony & Jo Prignano
April 21, 2007
Dear Mark, Lisa & Family
Please accept our sincere condolences on the death of your father.  Although we met him only a few times, we were deeply saddened by his passing. He was truly a fine person who touched so many lives.  We are sorry, but we will be out of town and will not be able to attend the services.  You will be in our thoughts and prayers during this sad time.
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