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Edward Steineke Obituary
Steineke Jr., Edward Frederick passed away at home surrounded by his family. He was born on May 30, 1930 in Chicago, IL to Edward and Marie Steineke. He married his wife, Dolores, and they celebrated 47 years of marriage and unconditional love. They raised their three children in Hoffman Estates, IL. Ed served in the Army. He worked for the Schaumburg Police Department when they first started. He made his living working as a mason. Ed loved bowling, playing cards with his best friends, and watching hockey, football and baseball. Ed dedicated his life to his family and friends. He is survived by his children, Ed (Winnie), Karen (Steve), and Richard (Jeni), his grandchildren Lindsey (Nate), Pamela (Steve), Eddy, Brett, Brittany, Joey, and Jack. Service and interment are private. 
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Don Slawik
July 23, 2009
My sympathies to your family. I knew your father from from childhood to an adult. My father is Robert Slawik, brother of Dick. I remember Ed well from the Riv-Rollers picnics and the Edison bowling league. He was a great guy and will be missed.
Don and Cheryl Slawik
TerrI O'Connell Foote
July 22, 2009
Please add my sympathy to the family. I am also a second cousin now living in California. My mother was Ida O'Connell. I haven't seend Eddie for many years. I will always remember his smile and warmth to family, even though years passed between visits.
Jim & Joey Hogan
July 22, 2009
Our deepest sympathy to Ed,Winnie and your entire family. This is such a difficult time. You are in our prayers
JoAnn Heslin
July 22, 2009
Our sympathy to the family. He was a very nice and kind man. He lives in the fond memories of my youth.
July 22, 2009
Please someone contact me Sandy Ramsden Eddie and my mom Dorothy were cousins. Im so sorry for your lose. I just mentioned Eddie to a friend saying I wish I could contact him I havent seen him since my moms death
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