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Stephen Newcomb Obituary

Newcomb, Stephen H. 49, loving son of Henry (the late Virginia), beloved husband of Kathy (nee Justus), cherished father of Stephen (Christine), Stephanie (Thomas) Whitney and Kelley Newcomb, loving grandfather of Stephen Newcomb, fond brother of Linda (George) Novak, many loving nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services Saturday, 10:30 a.m., at Mt. Auburn Funeral Home, 4101 S. Oak Park Ave., Stickney. Visitation Friday, 2 to 8 p.m. Interment private. 708-749- 2033 Sign-Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 1, 2002.

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Linda Novak

January 26, 2021

I miss you everyday it will be nineteen years since I lost you my dear brother. You are always in my heart forever.

Linda Novak

January 26, 2019

Still in my heart and soul missing you so much. Soon to be 17 years we all miss you.

Linda Novak

February 1, 2017

Dear Brother,
Yes it has been 15 years since we lost you each day you are remembered. I know you are watching down on the family you have amazing grandchild I know you are so proud of them and your wonderful children. You blessed your dear wife Kathy and I know how much she misses you. We see you in. the eyes of our grandchildren. You are now with Mom & Dad and you shine down on the family and watch your legacy which you were all a part of creating. Know that you are in our thoughts each day we all hold fond memories. Love you oh so much.

Stephen Newcomb

January 31, 2017

Dad,
It's been 15 years and I just wanted to say how much I still miss you. I wish we could go to the auto show that's coming up it's not been the same since you've been gone. It's still hard for me to think of you without crying and lately more and more things have been reminding me of you. Please know that I love and miss you so much and life hasn't been the same without you.
Your loving son
Steve Jr.

Linda Novak

February 5, 2015

My dear brother I miss you so very much. Now you have dad and I know he is happy to be with you and Mom. The anniversary of you death has just passed and I can't beleive it has been thirteen years. Your family has grown so much and I know you are so proud of all your wonderful grandchildren and children you and Kathy created such an amazing family. I know you can see I am back living in Florida, I miss everyone back home but my life here is good. Love you so much ??

November 6, 2012

I hope you are taking good care of Melissa up there, Dad. We are hurting down here. I know she's up there with you and Uncle Mike. We miss you all, so much.

Linda Novak

June 22, 2010

I did not forget you on Father's day cause you are never forgotten. Your Children are doing well and all those grandchildren are so beautiful I know you are proud. Kathy and I have some great times together we all miss you dear brother there is a ache in our hearts that will never go away. with all my love give mom a kiss for me and tell Bob I said Hi...

Linda Novak

January 29, 2009

Hi My Dear Sweet Brother,
Well today is seven years that you are gone. I want you to know that there is never I day that goes by that I do not wish you where here. I miss your smile your crazy ways and you help with my computer needs, but I have learned much on my own but than again it may be your Angel here at my side helping me when I am stomped.
Kathy and I have developed a wonderful friendship that I knew was always there, she is a great women and I know why you choose her for your wife.
Dear Brother, I wish you could come down and visit all of us just for one more day, but I know that is not possible. Tell Mom I said Hi, I also miss here funny witt to.
Will miss you till we meet again, Love you a bunch my Dear Sweet Brother.

Linda Novak

June 18, 2008

Hi my dear sweet brother,
Time goes by life goes on but I wanted you to know that a day does not go by when I do not think of you.
The family is doing well.
Father's day has come and gone sorry I missed wishing you a Happy Father's Day, better late I guess.
We all miss you bro, guess you are in a better palce the world is a mess now.
Alway in my thoughts, and in my heart.
Love you deeply and miss you more than words can say.
Your sister,
Linda

Linda Novak

May 10, 2007

Hi Steve,
I have been thinking about you since the weather has gotten warmer.Soon it will be May 11, I can still remember all the fun we had at your wedding those where great times, you picked a wonderful women to be your wife. I also remember how you told me you would go on the roof at McNeal, on the nights you worked you, said you loved being up there looking at the view of the city, I always wished I could have shared that with you..All the grandkids are growing up so quickly,they are all so wonderful. I know you see them from above and I know your love surrounds them...Soon I will be a grandmother for the second time another little boy can hardly wait. Kathy and I try to get together as often as we can, I love the times we go out, I have always loved it when we where all together, wish I could take back some of the times we lost because of misunderstood petty stuff. Oh well I guess I can't, but my future will hold your family dear to my heart as they have always been. Dad, is as grabby as ever in his own world, try to make him comfortable and happy but you know him....Well sweet bro, I will say goodbye for now, you remain in my heart the part that is holds an empty spot without you here. Tell everyone up there I send my love, hope you are getting some fishing in with Bob, if he is there, don't let Mom pick on him to much, if I know you two, you are playing crazy jokes on her all the time.
Love you always,
Your Sister, Linda

Linda Novak

November 17, 2006

Hi Steve,
Well time goes by, but you are still in my heart, each time I look into little Mason's eyes I see you looking back at me he has that magical sparkle. Guess what I am goning to be a Grandma again, Deb, is 2 months along and I am so proud. Everyone is going on with their lives, Kathy has moved into her new home and she is so busy fixing it up, as always you would be so proud of her. Stefie has a beautiful home which I know you would just love. I have not seen Kelly's home yet but she is venturing in her new life and job, I am so glad that she is near family and making a new life for herself. Stevie & Crissy are doing great all the kids are getting so big! it is wonderful to see them grow. So wish you where here with us to enjoy their little smiles and awe of life.
Miss you always, but mostly during the hoildays, nothing is the same since you and mom are gone.
Dad is recovering at home now, I am sure you can see the pain he is having, but he is a fighter, it hurts my heart to see him suffer so much, he has never had a easy go in life,maybe God has better plans for him someday.
Well my dear brother, I will say bye for now I will chat with you again soon.
With all my Love Today and Forever,
Your Sister Linda

Linda Novak

August 3, 2006

Hi Steve,

Do you see him I mean Bob, he should be there he passed the other night. Make him welcome I am sure he will take you fishing like he did when you both where here together. Tell Mom, not to give him a hard time he had enough of that down here on earth. Miss you bro, have fun fishing with the Bob, I bet you have been waiting for this day tell him I said Hi and Thank You. Those grandkids of ours are sure growing, Kathy still misses you as we all do.

Love you Bro,

Your sis,

Linda

KATHY NEWCOMB

February 16, 2006

My dearest Steve..

As always, you are all I think about. Another Valentine's Day has passed with visiting your place of rest. Left you a card and balloon, but I so wish I was just laid to rest besides you...Hope this year I can find the strength to move on. house is for sale, and looking for a new job. So much to keep my mind busy. I look to you for guidence and helping me to get through each day. It has not been easy and am not where they say I should be (feeling) that is....but I can't get you off my mind....Grandkids are getting bigger everyday and Mason is soooo you! His eyes and his smile.But I know you see him everyday.I am so hoping to get a bench at the cemetary so I (or anybody) can sit and talk with you.

I love you baby and wish I could place my head on your chest and have you tell me everything is going to be OK...and make me laugh.

Love to you always and forever...

Kathy

Linda Novak

December 3, 2005

Hello my dear Sweet Brother,

Well we are all back home, but some how it does not seem the same without you near us. We all miss your smile and looking into those Newcomb eyes, the funny silly way you had of making us all laugh. I am so sure that you are making the Angels in heaven laugh all the time with you wonderful humerous way.

I have spent some time with your wife Kathy, and we have had wonderful moments, I only wish that I could turn back the hands of time when we where all together.

I have seen your grandchildren and you would be so proud of them all as we are. Little Mason, is the picture of you when I looked into his eyes for the first time it was if I was looking at you again I just know that through him you are truly with us here on earth.

We are all planning to be together at Christmas and I know it is where we should be, because with our togetherness you are among us,embracing us with your love.

I want to wish you a Merry Christmas and would you please do me a favor, lay your head on Mom's chest for me,because I miss that most hold her close and let her know how much I Love her and how dearly you are both missed.

Say Merry Christmas to all our Aunts & Uncles and our dear freinds who are ther with you. I know your spirit will be with us on Christmas embracing us as we will the memories of the past, when we where all together.

Someday when our time is ended here on earth we will all be together again and we will share those warm Wonderful Christmas's again as we did in the past.

Merry christmas once again my dear sweet brother and please remember you may be gone but we shall never forget the time we shared when you where with us here on earth.

Love you dearly,

Your sister

Linda

kathy newcomb

November 27, 2005

My Dearest Stephen,

Almost 4 years have pasted and all I do is think of you everyday wishing I had my head on your chest.Remember I always told you that was the best place to be. I wish to be in your arms and hopefully God will put me there ASAP..I pray for it. Your family moved back home here. Went to see them last week. I cried on the way there, so anxious to see them all. I miss you honey and I know your in a better place than we are. Everynight I pray on the brightest star in the sky, as you were my brightest star here on earth. Kids are OK, grandkids getting bigger everyday. I had Lina & Stevie over the week-end for a sleep over. When I look at them sleeping I see you all over. I thank god for them. Love you always & forever!

Your wife, Kathy

Linda Novak

May 24, 2005

Hi Steve,

Well I guess it has been a long time since I said Hi, not realy because I alway have you in my heart and my thoughts.

I miss you so much my dear sweet brother.

You have another beautiful Grandson,Mason I can see the strong family features,(a lot of you) I see in the pictures but when I see him in person, Iam sure I will see you in his little face.

We are moving back only wish it would have been sooner. Forgive me for following a dream, I had

I never meant to hurt you in doing so but that is what life is all about following dreams,living them and they are always changing.

My dear sweet brother you are in my broken heart and you will remain with me till God brings me to you and mom.

Sunshine and blue skies with white puffie clouds will always remind me that you are in a better place and that some day all who love you will join you.

Bye for now, say a prayer for all of us here on earth.

Love from your sister,

Linda

Denise & Kim Zehr Zehr

April 19, 2005

Happy Spring Uncle Steve,



Kim & I want to congratulate you on your new grandson Mason Daniel Whitney.He is beautifull,Stephanie sent me pictures of him online.

Your niece Debbie has one in the oven too! =)tee-hee

Debbie & Joey are visiting Grandma Linda (your sister) in Florida rite now.

Mom,George & Gramps are moving back in October.They are all excited,EVEN GEORGE! lol =)

I was really thinking strongly of Grandma when the Pope passed,Im sure she was watching it all.

Just came to share news,congratulate you,and let you know your in our thoughts.

I will look for The Rainbows this Spring with it's array of colors will remind me of You, Grandma and The Pope too.God Bless You All.

Love Your Niece,Denise(Deedee)

Linda Newcomb-Novak

February 7, 2004

Hi Bro,

Well it has been two years since we are without you, well we are never without you because you remain in our hearts. I know I will never meet a finer man on this earth for as long as I live, I thank God for giving you to me as a brother cause no one could have hoped for a sweeter brother then you. We all miss your winning smile and the warmth that you brought into our lives my dear sweet brother I miss you each and every day,I will hold your yje memories close in my heart till the day we will all be reunited as a family again.

With all my love,

Your sister Linda

Denise (DeeDee) Zehr

January 29, 2004

Hi Uncle Steve,



It is January 29th and is a date that will never be the same again.

I gave some support today to my Mom,Your Wife & Kids.Sent online care & concerns,just to let you & them know just how much you meant to all of us,you will NEVER be forgotten.

Guess I just came here on this day to say I miss you & love you Uncle Steve.Hope All Is Well,Say hi to Grandma for me..and Gidget too!!Gosh I loved that dog!..Oh and give Elvis a hug from me too!!

God Bless You All,

Denise Zehr

October 1, 2003

Hello Uncle Steve,

Was chatting w/Auntie & Stevie online,they said they were going to visit you yesterday.I told them to tell you I said "Happy Birthday"I thought today to come here and tell you personally.Hope you had a great Birthday.

Me,well..Kim is not well.We are very scared,but staying as positive as we can.But then again I'm sure you & Grandma know that since your watching from above.=)I understand now how Auntie must have felt when you were sick.I keep in touch with Auntie,we chat online alot.I like to check on her making sure she is doing ok.

Hope you know just how much your loved & missed here by everyone,I'm sure you do...On your birthday & always.

***HAPPY BIRTHDAY UNCLE STEVE***

Linda (Newcomb) Novak

October 1, 2003

Hi Steve,

Just wanted to wish you a Happy Birthday 51 an you look great. Sure miss you bro, wanted you to know that Dad went to the Dr. today he was put on Meds, for his heart, congestive heart. Please do me a big favor can you and mom talk to the big guy (GOD) cause I know dad is slowing down, he is getting up ther in age so when it is his time please ask the big guy to take him peacefully with no suffering. You know as well as I do he is a good man and he tried his best to take care of his family, so he deserves to go without pain. It maybe some time but I don't want him to suffer.

I want you to know that, I know that you where with me today I felt you all around and there is not a day that goes by that I don't think about you. I miss your crazy ways and those eyes and that smile. My dear brother it is not the same without you, but we try to cope the warm memories of all the great times we had together keep us going.

I Love and miss you toady and each an every day. Tell Mom we send our love and miss her today and all good the times, when we where all together as a family sometimes we where a bit crazy but we had fun.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY DEAR SWEET BROTHER WITH ALL MY LOve.

Your sister,

Linda

gerry newman

March 17, 2003

kathy, as I WAS SEARCHING FOR MY MOTHER IN LAWS NOTICE , STEVE WAS LISTED RIGHT ABOVE HER'S. MABEL PASSED THIS WEEK AND I JUST WANTED TO WISH YOU AGAIN TO FIND PEACE IN YOUR MEMORIES. GERRY NEWMAN

Linda Novak

January 29, 2003

Hello My Dear Brother,

Today is 1 year since we lost you in that horrible car accident. We have all gone through this past year with deep pain in our hearts we all miss you so much, you were the light in our life. I just wanted you to know on this day that you are in our prayers and we hope that you keep us close to your heart until the time comes when we can all be together again. Thank you for your prayers for dad at this point in time all has turned out positive with his test the doctor did not see any blood clots in his heart will see if there will be any more test he wants to give dad thanks for your prayer my dear sweet brother, I love and miss you so very much.

Your sister and proud to be,

Linda

Linda Novak

January 22, 2003

Hi Steve,

So sorry I missed wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. It was so hard for all of us not having you here with us, Christmas was not the same. Just wanted you to know that dad is having some heart problems I pray to God that he does not take him from me pray with me I just can't be alone without him and you . His birthday is real soon on the 27th, he will be 78. He misses you so very much he loved you so dearly you where truly a good son to him. Soon it will be 1 year since we lost you on that 29th day of January and it is still hard for us. Mom's birhday was on the 18th I am sure that you and her celabrated her day. Evelyn is not with us she is with you and mom she recently passed over to your side. Take care my brother and help us all in the pain we have without you here by our side.

With all my love your sister,

Linda

Debbie Epps

September 30, 2002

Happy 50th Uncle Steve....... I miss you so much, I have so many good memories, and there is not a day I don't have you in my thoughts..... Tell "MAAAAA " I said "Hi". We miss you so much!!! With love your niece- Debbie Sometimes I wish that idiot could read these entries and see what a wonderful person you are and how much it's hurts all of us each day you are not here.... Love ya...

Denise Zehr

September 30, 2002

**HAPPY 50th BIRTHDAY UNCLE STEVE**

Hello Uncle Steve,

What beautifull weather we have on your B-day.Since I have wrote you I have became an Auntie,Im Auntie Nese now.I got an e-mail today that your Family put up something for you on Roosevelt Rd today for your B-day,but my darn computer wouldn't download it! =( Just another reminder that you are not and NEVER will be forgotten.Im sure Grandma is spending your B-day with you but we all in with you in Spirit also.Kim says Happy Birthday too!Birthday hug-n-kisses Love...Your Neice,DeeDee

Linda ( Steve's Sister) Novak

September 30, 2002

****** Stephen Newcomb *******

September 30,1952 to January 29,2002

HAPPY BIRTHDAY STEVE

Hi Steve,

Well today is your 50th. Birthday and I just wanted to wish you a Happy Birthday. So much has happened since you where taken from us. Your daughter gave bith to a beautiful baby boy and as I told you before your son now has 2beautiful children. We all miss you Steve, it has been real hard for your wife Kathy, so you need to assure her that you will always be with her in spirit.Time passes and the pain lessen but we shall never forget you my wonderful bother, you where one of the best men on this earth when you where here. Someday we all hope to be with you again to hear your wonderful laugh and to give you a big hug. Happy Birthday my dear sweet brother rest in peace.

Love from

Your sister Linda

Linda Novak

June 15, 2002

Hi my dear sweet brother,

Just wanted to say HI it has been over 5 mons since we have lost you, a lot has happened since then you have a beautiful granddaughter she is so precious I am sure you have seen her, I now have a cute little grandson I think he has those Newcomb eyes.

We all miss you wonderful smile and your wacky sense of humor.

Soon your daughter Stephanie will have a beautiful baby boy, I just know that you will be proud as you watch from above when her baby is born.

My heart still hurts when I think that I can not hear or see you but I know that you live within me if only I could be as good and kind as you. Dad is doing fine he also misses you too.

Give Mom a big kiss from all of us we know that you and her are our Angels and that you both watch over us each and every day.

Take care my wonderful brother and keep us all in your prayers.

Love and miss you,

Your sister, Linda

Linda Novak

April 3, 2002

Hello my dear sweet brother well it is going on 3 months since we lost you on that January 29th. evening. Just wanted to let you know that you are still very much in our hearts. Congradulations your son's wife has given birth to a beautiful healty baby girl Steve I have seen her pictures she is so precious. We missed you at Easter but we all know that your spirit lives because we can feel your preasence each and every day. Take care my wonderful brother and always remember you my not be here with us but you are always in our heart. Someday we will all be together again to share you wonderful smile and you warm and loving heart.

Love you will all my heart my dear sweet brother.

Your sister Linda

Kathy Newcomb

March 13, 2002

My Dearest husband....

My heart aches for you each day. I want to lay my head on your shoulders. As I always told you, it was the best place in the world to be.How do I go on without you in my life? I know that with every passing day, I only get closer to being with you.It's the only thing keeping me going.When our souls can be one again.I love you more than you could ever,ever know. I lived each day for you. My life means nothing without you in it. I see our grandchild,Stephen, and want him to go fishing with you and hug you, and have Christmas's with you. I want him and our new grandchildren to know what a wonderful grandpa they would have had. I know you will be with us in spirit, but it still hurts. I have yet to break down and I know it's you keeping me strong,and I thank you for that, but I need to break down, Steve...it hurts so bad. I love you, baby...

Your loving wife....

Gina Prinz

March 6, 2002

Cousin Kathy,Linda,George,Stevie,Stephanie,Kelly and Uncle Hank,

I know words can never explain any of this. But I am truly sorry for your loss I know Cousin Steve meant so much to all of you. I know we were not able to see eachother often but know you were thought of very much. I heard a song and thought of you:

I'm already there, take alook around, I'm the moonlight on your face, I'm the sunshine in your hair, I'm the shadow on the ground, I'm the whisper in the wind and I'll be there till the end, can you see the love that I feel I'm already there. know he and Auntie Virgie are looking aver all of you till you meet again.

Love you all,

Gina & Family

Deborah & Joseph Epps

March 6, 2002

To My Dearset Uncle-

We will miss you so much... You have touch so many lives, and you will be deeply missed. I am so happy you got to spend the time you did with your father. I believe God has a plan for all of us, but it hurts that his plan has taken you from the one's who love you so dearly. You were a fighter. I know Grama will love to see you, and Elvis too ( your boy), and someday we will all be together again. You have made me realize how reckless this world can be... And when I look at my Dog I remember you saying " FURBALL" and I smile. With Love- Your Niece Deborah

Kellie & Joel Matthews

March 2, 2002

What can I say about my favorite friend in the whole world. I miss you with all my heart. I hope there are many Wal-Marts in Heaven where you are. I am very sorry that we never got to the Mall Of America. I have no desire to go without my shopping buddy. A day does not go by with out good thoughts of you. I truely truely love you Steve.



Nature Boy will never be the same without you around.



Your Friends Forever.

Gary Villasenor

February 28, 2002

To my Buddy,who was a great dad and a loving husband.I'm sorry for one thing about our friendship in all the years we knew each other.We were both to macho to say "I love you.I know now what it's like to lose a bother and it hurts from deep within my heart.One day we"ll see each other again,and maybe we can cruise in your 58 Chevy. With all my love your brother Gary.

HAZEL GARCIA

February 25, 2002

DEAR FAMILY

OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES. MY COUSIN WILL BE MISS BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN EVEN THO WE WERE LIVED FAR AWAY HE WAS ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEART JUST AS YOU ALL OUR IN OUR HEARTS AND PRAYERS AND I BELIVE WE WILL ALL SEE STEVE AND AUNTIE VIRGINA ONE DAY BUT FOR NOW REMEMBER WE LOVE YOU ALL VERY MUCH HAZEL & LUIS AUNT ANN & UNCLE WINSLE

Bob And Yvonne Holewa

February 25, 2002

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

Kenneth Staudenmayer

February 24, 2002

They say we our a spirtual being going thru a human experience. If this is true then Stevie, you were a shining example of that spirit in mankind, your loving examples of fatherhood,freindship,husbandhood, are things will can all strive for.I remember talking to you one day, about how you were feeling, you were more concerned about your wife and children and sister and DaD then yourself. I wish at that moment ,I would have told you how much, I amired you. I realize that, I am writing this as if you are still alive,but you are in the things you taught us about love and forgivness. You live in each of our hearts, your children,the people you touched with you strength and believe in GOD. I hope you and Aunt Virgin are happly together,hope to see you someday. Love Ken S.

Henry Newcomb

February 17, 2002

To my son you were the best friend I ever had and you were my buddy and my son. One day we will all be together again. I love you with all my heart and miss you dearly.

Love your father

Linda (Your Loving Sister) (Newcomb) Novak

February 17, 2002

My Dear Sweet Brother,You where my ideal man,a loving son,brother,husband,father and grandfather, uncle and friend. I could go on and on. I have admired you and loved you for all that you were but now you are gone I only wished I would have hugged you tighter the last time we were together. My heart is so empty without you there is such a void on this earth without you. Your body was taken from us but your sprit will remain in my heart forever, from you I have learned so much, kindness, love of life and to live each day to the fullest. My dear sweet brother I can't understand why God has taken you from us you were my Rock no one will ever replace you. I miss you so very much. I love Love You dearly.

Your sister your friend Linda

Steve Newcomb

February 4, 2002

To my loving father.You will never know how much of an imprint you left on everbodys lives around you and i can't begin to explain how much you meant to me and everybody around you and how much it hurts to think all i have now is fond memories. I never said it enough but i love you and there will not be a day that goes by that i will not miss you and remember what a blessing it was to have a father like you. Your loving son Stevie

Denise & Kim Zehr

February 3, 2002

May my dear Uncle rest in peace,We will keep the wonderfull memories with us and always remember his spirit within our hearts,God bless his soul and my God bless our family.

Denis & Shirley Palutsis(Wood)

February 1, 2002

To Kathy and Family

Our deepest Sympathy to you and yours.

The Wood & Palutsis Families

Cris Andrews

February 1, 2002

My Deepest Sympathy

Leslie Tenut

February 1, 2002

Dear Kathy & Family,

May the fond memeories of your loved one comfort you at this time.

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

February 1, 2002

My prayers go out to the family.

Deanne Slabenak-Szot

February 1, 2002

My condolences to you all. Steve was a great man and will be missed by all. You are all in my prayers.God give you all strength through this hard and trying time.

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