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Stephen Bybee Obituary

Bybee, Stephen

Stephen Bybee, 79, lifelong Chicago resident, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2025. Beloved husband to Kathleen Bybee. Devoted father to William Bybee. Adoring son to the late Grace Bomberry. Cherished brother to James, William, Johanne, Hazel, John, Lois, Earl, Maxine, and Millie. He was also a caring uncle to many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Stephen loved his "Old-School" cars and going to car shows. He had a few he collected and even entered in the shows. He was a proud Chicago Firefighter for over 36 years; he really loved his job and helping people. Another one of his greatest joys and past times was spending time with his family and friends. Stephen will be deeply missed by all that knew him but never forgotten.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; E.M.W.Q. Widows & Children's Fund of the Chicago Fire Department; or the Chicago Fire Department Gold Badge Society.

Visitation will take place on Saturday, November 22, 2025 from 9 am to 9:45 a.m. at the church, with a 10:00 a.m. Mass at ST. SYMPHOROSA CHURCH, located on 6125 S. Austin Ave, in Chicago. Burial will take place in private at Bethania Cemetery.

Please visit STEPHEN BYBEE book of memories. To express your thoughts or memories in the online guest book, visit http://WWW.CHAPELC.COM or FACEBOOK.COM/FUNERALMC. For information 773 268-0703 or 773 581-9000.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 21, 2025.

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22

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

St. Symphorosa Church

6125 S. Austin Ave, Chicago, IL

Nov

22

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Symphorosa Church

6125 S. Austin Ave, Chicago, IL

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