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George Steenstrup Obituary

Steenstrup, George "Duke" beloved husband of Dawn (nee Panzke), dear father of Martin (Elizabeth), Cathy (John) McDonaugh, Daniel (Maria), Karen, Christine (Jim) Arrigo, and Kimberly (Kevin) Moyers, loving grandfather of Sean, Matt, Dan, Becky, Kelsey, Anika, Amy, Julia and Erik, fond brother of Eileen Suwalski, and Robert Cowley. Funeral Service Saturday, January 8, 2005, 8:45 a.m. from Matz Funeral Home, 3440 N. Central Ave., to St. Francis Borgia Church, for 9:30 a.m. Mass. Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to American Heart Association appreciated. 773-545-5420.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 6, 2005.

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Kim (Steenstrup) Moyers

January 13, 2005

On behalf of Duke's family, thanks to all of you who took the time to send your condolences. We all loved him very much and will miss him forever. This has been a very difficult time and we appreciate all of your well wishes. Thanks you again.

Kim Moyers (Duke's yougest daughter)

Jennifer and Tim Compall

January 7, 2005

Cathy-



We are very sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Shirley and John Compall

January 7, 2005

Cathy,John,Sean,Matt and Danny -----Uncle John and I are so very sorry to hear about Duke! We will always remember him for he made the Master Fastener sign for us. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. He was a great man and his memory will live with you forever. Love,Aunt Shirley

Trudy Offenbacher

January 6, 2005

Duke Steenstrup:

I had the pleasure of working with Duke at Freeman for 12 years. I found him to be kind, gentle, helpful. He had the best sense of humor, and a great smile.

I know he is in a better place and still smiling. I will always have a place in my heart for him!

Bernadette Birt

January 6, 2005

Thinking of your family and hoping that in being together you find peace during this difficult time.



Bernie

Patricia (Lynch) Martin

January 6, 2005

To a man who touched many hearts with incredible kindness. I'm Glad you were in my life. May God's peace and love be with your family.

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