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John Steif Obituary

Steif, John A. Age 69. Longtime Hegewish resident formerly of Chicago's Historic Pullman area. Retired Sheet Metal Worker for the Chicago Transit Authority. Husband for 48 years of Mary nee Michaels. Father of Joanna (Joseph Nazimek) Steif and Katie (Mike Bosko) Steif. Grandfather of Brooke Nazimek, Lexi Chipules, Michael, Caitlin and Morgan Bosko. Brother of Roma (late Rod) Grimaldi. Brother-in-law of John (Janice) Michaels and Barbara (Shawn) Cauley. Dear uncle of many. Resting at Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home on Monday January 30th from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Funeral Services Tuesday morning 10:00 AM. Burial Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood. 708-481-9230.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 29, 2012.

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Joanna Steif

February 22, 2012

Thank you John and Elizabeth. The world will never be the same without my dad. He was a great man. I am so proud of the fight he fought, and the wonderful memories I have of him and his great sense of humor. Love, Joanna (John's daughter)

Elizabeth

January 31, 2012

John was a fighter until the end. Thinking of you guys during this difficult time. - Elizabeth from Marianjoy

Don S.

January 31, 2012

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

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