Stephen Anderson Obituary

Steve will be missed by all of us. He was one of a kind. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. The teasing and candy will be missed, but most of all, his big smile.

Kathy,

This is your cousin Diane. I was out of town last week and just heard the phone message left by Jean Alsot when I returned last evening. I'm so sorry to hear of your husband's passing. I'm sorry I didn't have an opportunity to tell you in person. I informed my mom, Aunt Kay, of Steve's passing today. She also send's her love and condolences.

I feel blessed to have had the oppurtunity to have known Steve.He was the best train conductor I have had in the 18 years I had taken the train. He will be missed. My deepest sympathies to all of his family and friends.

Steve certainly had a way of cheering you up. His face always lit up when he talked about his family. He will be greatly missed. My sympathy to the family.

I only knew Steve for a little over one year. He was always smiling which made the train commute more bearable and he always seemed to have candy! I looked forward to seeing him on the 4:57 for the ride home. My thoughts and prayers are with Steve's family at this time. He will be missed. God Bless!

It was a pleasure to talk to STeve as he checked our tickets - Now he has a bigger place above to play golf which he often mentioned. He will be greatly missed.

IT WAS GREAT TO SEE HIS SMILING FACE SO EARLY IN THE MORNING. HE ALWAYS TEASED ME WHEN I DEVIATED FROM MY USUAL TRAIN SEAT. YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.

I am very sorry to hear about Steve he certainly made the morning commute enjoyable for many of us. Working at Union Station I would see him in passing during the day, I was always impressed by his friendliness and smile. He will be missed by many. My sympathies to his family. Robin Buitenwerf

we will all miss his smiling face on the train....god bless him and his family.

My deepest sympathy to Steve's family. He always talked of all of you with a warm smile on his face. He not only was good for the candy but many many laughs and protecting my umbrella when I left it on the train. The train rides just won't be the same.

Always greeted riders of the Southwest service with a smile.One of the nicest people it was ever my privlage to know. Steve you touched a great many lives in a very special and unique way. We are going to miss you my friend.

Steve will be greatly missed! He was always very nice to everyone. Steve would always have some kind of candy in his pocket to share. In this time of loss and sadness, may your heart be filled with wonderful memories.

It was a pleasure getting on the train every morning and being greeted with Steve's warm friendly smile and always a piece of candy. I enjoyed the tall tales of his game of golf and all the details of the holiday decorating. Steve is a wonderful person and will truly be missed. I will keep your family in my prayers.

Please accept my deepest sympathy to the entire family of Steve. I was a Metra rider for many years and Steve and I shared the same birthday, September 10th. He was a true gem of a person and he will be greatly missed!

What can I say that hasn't already been said? I’m really glad I had the opportunity to know Steve. He made our commute more enjoyable; he had a great sense of humor. Steve will be greatly missed on the Southwest. My sympathy goes out to you and your family.

Steve's death is a tragic loss. He was a kind and thoughtful man and a great friend to many Metra Southwest riders. I wish I had the chance to say good-bye to him and thank him for so often making the commute downtown more enjoyable. My thoughts and prayers are with Steve's family.

To the Anderson Family:

Steve (Candyman) will be deeply missed. My heart and prayers go out to all of you for this loss. Please accept my deepest sympathies.

You will be missed by every person who rides the Southwest Service trains. You were the nicest conductor and always had a piece of candy for us at the end of the day.

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I knew Steve for about 10 years from riding the Metra train. He was the kindest and sweetest person - we will miss him dearly. God Bless!!!!

I was so shocked and saddened to hear about Steve. He will be greatly missed! He was by far, the nicest conductor I've ever met on the Southwest Service line in the all the years I've been taking the train! I wish the family strength and if I could reach through this web page, I'd give you all a great big hug! I'm so very sorry for your loss!

It was nice to know Steve on the southwest Metra. He was such a pleasure to talk to. We'll miss him dearly.

I have been riding the train with Steve for several years. What a pleasure to get on in the morning with such a pleasant man. He was more than a conductor, he was a friend to all of us. He will be truly missed. My sympathy to the entire family. My prayers are with you.

We will miss your smiling face ride. May you find peace

You will be sadly and greatly missed by us all!