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Stephen Nedzel Obituary

Nedzel, Stephen M. Steve Nedzel, 32, of Chicago, IL died Fri, June 17, surrounded by loving family & friends. Steve graduated from Fremd HS in Palatine, received a degree in Music Ed from the Univ of Illinois and Master's degrees in Music Ed & Ed Admin. Steve was the Music Dept Chair & Marching Warriors Band Dir at Lincoln Way West HS and played sax in the Northshore Concert Band. He is survived by his father Michael, mother Karen, brother Andy, grandmother Cecelia, Jayme, Gabby and countless friends and relatives. A memorial for family & friends will be held at All Saints Lutheran Church, 630 S. Quentin Rd, Palatine, IL Sat, June 25, 2011 @ 11 AM with visitation @ 9:30 AM. A separate service for students & parents of LW District 210 will be held at LW West HS, 21701 S. Gouger Rd, New Lenox, IL Sat, July 2 @ 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to: Steve Nedzel Memorial Fund, c/o Lincoln Way West HS, 21701 S. Gouger Rd, New Lenox, IL 60451 Arrangements by Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, Palatine for info call 847-358-7411 or www.ahlgrimffs.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 21, 2011.

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Mark Johnson

June 27, 2011

Today I was shocked to hear of Steve's passing last week. We never met but became good phone friends the last 3 years. My sincere condolensces go to his family, students, and colleagues at this time.
Mark Johnson
Groth Music Co.

June 22, 2011

Karen, Mike and Andy please accept our most sincere sympathies and condolences. Karen, I am remembering the many conversations we would have at my weekly piano lessons. Our conversations often turned to stories of our families and our sons. You have such a loving, caring family; may you find comfort in one another and in all the friends who will surely surround you with love, comfort and caring in this time of tremendous loss. I can't wait to put my arms around you and give you a big hug! You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
-Lynn and Dave Moore

Michel Sorrentino-Poole

June 22, 2011

To Stephen's family and those in his life who love him dearly,

My heart goes out to each of you because a wonderful man has left us.

May time heal the hurt and may the sadness we feel be soothed.

Know that he lives on-always, in the hearts, souls and memories of those he touched, and the lives he made a difference in.

The Stellwagen Family

June 21, 2011

Kristen Anderson

June 21, 2011

Please accept my condolences and know that your family is in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Kristen Anderson
LWW Science

June 21, 2011

May God comfort and bless Steve's family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

The Lorenz Family

Beth/Jack Bigham

June 21, 2011

Karen, Mike, and Andy, please accept our deepest sympathies upon Steve's tragic death. Our thoughts and prayers have been and continue to be with you. We have fond memories of Steve from church and high school band--so much talent, ability, and always a smile.

This is a picture from the ISU competition that made Mr. Nedzel cry with joy because the band made it into the finals competition.

The Stellwagen Family

June 21, 2011

Mr. Steve Nedzel was the heart & soul of the Marching Warriors and the whole LW community is heart broken with the news of his passing. He was an awesome band director, who went the extra mile to bring out the best in his students and they loved him like family. He will be greatly missed. Our prayer is that God's love will surround his family and friends & strengthen us all for these difficult days.

Dante Clanton

June 21, 2011

To the family and friends of Stephen, may the god of all comfort be with you as you try to make it through these difficult times.

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