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Henry Stec Obituary

Stec, Henry C. age 75, of Manteno, beloved husband of Rose (nee Karkula), dear brother of Florence (Bob) Williams and Matthew (Margey) Stec, several nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews survive. A Memorial Mass will be held at a later date. Memorials to the American Cancer Society. Information : Clancy-Gernon Funeral Homes, 291 N. Main St., Manteno, IL, 60950. 815-932-1214. Sign Guest Book at suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 9, 2001.

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Trenda Welsch

January 7, 2002

Our deepest sympathy goes out to you, Aunt Rose. Uncle Hank was a wonderful and loving man. He will be missed by us all. You and he will be in our prayers. I can see him now up in Heaven doing all the "improvement projects" he loved doing down here. He is surely giving the Angels a hard time with his stubborness, but that is what was so great about him... We love you.



Steve, Trenda, Mark and Zach

Ken LaPorte

January 6, 2002

I cannot say, and I will not say That he is dead, He is just away, With a cheery smile, and a wave of the hand, He has wandered into an unknown land And left us dreaming how very fair It needs must be, since he lingers there. And you-oh, you, who the wildest yearn For an old-time step, and the glad return, Think of him faring on, as dear In the love of There as the love of Here. Think of him still as the same, I say, He is not dead-he is just away. Uncle Hank, you are in our prayers and will always be in our hearts. You were always there when ever we needed your help and I wish that there was something I could have done to help you in your time of need. You were a great Uncle and you are loved and will be greatly missed. Aunt Rose, we will always be here for you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Love Always, Ken, Carleene, Jackie, Jessica, Mike, Tony and Grandma Dorothy.

Lisa LaPorte

January 6, 2002

Uncle Hank,

Thank you for being the loving man that you are. You were always asking of others never feeling sorry for yourself. You lived a wonderful life and I hope it is as good up there. Just remember you are in my thoughts and prayers and will never be forgotten. Take care of everyone and tell my brother that I do love him and miss him. Auntie Rose just take one day at a time and know that your whole family is here for you. Without family it's very hard. Love you and take care. Love Lisa

Stella & Donald & family LaPorte

January 6, 2002

Dear Aunty Rose:



We are truly sorry for what happened to Uncle Hank and we know that he is up in heaven with our son, and all his loved ones. He will truly be missed but never forgotten. We will keep him in our prayers. Love you and if you ever need to talk call me or you can come over to visit us our doors are always open. If you don't want to drive out here we can always come out to get you.



Love Don , Jeanie, Shelly, Frankie, Donavon, and Donnie

Debbie Snyder

January 1, 2002

Aunty Rose: Just wanted you to know that Uncle Hank will be truly missed. He is in my thoughts and prayers. I entered his name for perpetual masses with the Priests of Sacred Heart and Miraculous Medals. He will be with you always.



Love, Debbie Snyder

Joanie Karkula

December 30, 2001

Rose: Hank is loved, and will be missed. He was a good brother-in-law and a great friend...

December 30, 2001

Our prayers are with you, Aunt Rose. We know that Uncle Hank is in heaven with a full social calendar.



Love,



Bill, Louise, Mandi, and Bill Karkula

Jim Dydo

December 15, 2001

Dear Rose,

I was very sorry to hear about your loss.Our thoughts and prayers are with you,



Dydo

Charlotte Slawson

December 15, 2001

Why does the sun rise and give light,
Only to set again too soon?

Why do stars twinkle so bright,
Only to pass away with the moon?

Why does a rainbow appear with colors to show,
Only to fade for no apparent reason?

Why does a flower take so long to grow,
Only to wilt during winter season?

Why does snow fall so mysteriously and lay,
Only to change and then melt?

Why do people enter our lives along the way,
Only to leave us when they knew how we felt?

I guess no one will really know why, but God above.
But we should be happy for all those creations
We had some time to know and to love.

Dear Rose,
I hope time can heal your pain. You and Hank spent A lifetime together.Many memories shared,I hope you will remember all the good times and know you brought joy into Hank's life.
Love,
Your Sister Charlotte

Mark Slawson

December 12, 2001

Uncle Hank,

We Love You, and you will be missed dearly. Your in our prayers everday. Rest in Peace Dear Uncle, and may the Lord recieve you into his Loving arms.

Your also in our thoughts and prayers Aunt Rose, we love you and if there is anything you need just let us know.

Love,



Mark, Jenny, Alexandra, and Mark

Debbie Guerra

December 10, 2001

Hank,



You will be missed and Rose don't worry I will be there for you. I won't forget you.



Debbie Guerra

Stan & Marcy, Becky Williams

December 10, 2001

Our deepest most heartfelt sympathy on the passing of Uncle Hank. We will always remember his sense of humor, warm smile and his kind friendly ways. We were proud to have him in our family. Our condolences to Aunt Rose. We will all miss him.

john and lorrie hyzny

December 9, 2001

Our deepest sympathies to Rose on the loss of Hank sorry to hear the sad news.

Bill and Renee Slawson and Family

December 9, 2001

Uncle Hank,



We miss you. We love you and Auntie Rose.



Love,

Bill, Renee, Billy, and Anthony (Dominic)

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