Stephen Vernon Obituary

Time flies but still sad news.

I thought of Stephen very recently and how we all carry the weight as one.
Sitting with my extended Golden family last weekend, we talked about losses and
explained to one nephew who was listening that as family, "we share the pain AND the joy."
He got it. There is no substitute for any one person, but at least we have each other.
RIP Stephen.
Sara McKenna

Time flies. Still hard to believe.

Please dear God, RIP my beloved Steven of Oak Park.
Please, please, please....
My prayer is always with You Steven.
Yours; Uripto Yunus, solo Indonesia

Today is Steve's first anniversary in heaven. May it be all we imagine it to be and offering Steve many opportunities to watch over all of us who loved him here on earth. Pray for us as we do for you.

My deepest sympathy. I have wonderful memories of the Gawne family , especially all the kindnesses shown to me from Christine and Buff Vernon. My heart is sad for you and your family. May God Bless you. Sincerely, Vernene "Gawne" Fuerst.

Vernon Family,
I am sorry to hear about Steve he was a wonderful person. I had taught Steve at Fenwick his Jr year and thought he was a person of great character. As parents you did a wonderful job of raising a child into this world. Once again I am deeply sorry for your lose.

Please accept my condolences, I was shocked to hear about your son. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.

Bob & Christine; just received an e-mail from Allen K. He sent me a eletronic version of your son's obituary. Martie and I are very sad to hear about Stephen's death. Our prayers are with you. I am sure it was quite a shock to both of you especially since Stephen was so young.

Again we both want to express our deepest sorrow on the lost of your son. Our prayers are with you both. Stu

Know you are wrapped in our prayer. Peg & Cliff Gawne-Mark (Duluth, MN)

I worked with Steve and he was just a beautiful person - what a loss. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.

Bob
Very sorry and surprised to learn about Stephen.

Jim Durkin

Vernon Family:

I was a co-worker of Steve's at Schain, Burney, Ross & Citron. Steve was a wonderful person and a pleasure to know and work with. His passing was truly shocking and he will be missed by many. Thoughts and prayers to your entire family at this difficult time.

Debbie Melinger

Thoughts and prayers go out to you from your CA cousins, daughters of Madeleine Bludeau.

I went to Fenwick with Steve and got to know I got to know him during the year that we were leaders on the Snowball Retreat. I remember him as a really sweet guy, with a happy demeanor, who was kind to everyone, and he always had a smile on his face. Regrettably, I did not keep in touch with Steve over the years. I know a few Partners at his firm and they spoke of what a talented attorney he was and said that he was a rising star at the firm. From my memories of him in high school, I was not surprised by this. My sincerest condolences to his family, fiancée and friends over this terrible loss – you are all in my prayers.

Vernon Family,

I am so sorry for the loss of Steve. I was a friend of his at Fenwick and remember how he lit up a room and brought a smile to everyone's face. I will cherish those memories. The world is truly a better place because of Steve.

May God bless you during this difficult time.

Bob, I am very sorry to hear of your family's loss and am praying for you and your family

My deepest sympathy for your loss. My thoughts and prayers and those of my family are with your family. Stephen will be missed. GOD be with him and may he rest in eternal peace. (H&C)

To the Vernon Family
I was saddened to the Vernon's were an important part of my little classroom family. That is how I fondly remember every student that I taught in my years in Oak Park. I cannot imagine the pain of losing a child. Please accept the sympathy of my family.

Christine and Buff - Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of grief. Although we had not met Stephen, just from our conversations with you two over the fence, we feel certain he was a kind, wonderful son and man. He will be missed by those who loved him.

To the Vernon family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this extremely difficult time. I can not even begin to imagine what you are going through right now. Steve was an amazing person and I think that everyone he came in contact with would agree with that. He was kind, caring and genuinely funny. He will be missed by so many.

I am so sorry for your loss. I never met your son but I am a friend of a friend and have heard such great things about him. May he rest in peace.

Dear Bob & Chris,
I am truly sorry for you and your family after reading about the loss of your son, Stephen, on the Chicago Tribune internet. You will be in my daily prayers.
Your former Allstate Agent,
Bob Dean
Naples, Florida

May your grief one day be replaced by a flood of happy memories of the times you shared with dear Stephen. He grew and flourished in the glory of your love. My prayers are with you all. Lord rest his sweet soul.

Christine, Bob, Marty, Maureen, and Family,
I'm having trouble with words for you. I cannot imagine your pain and sorrow. I have so many Fenwick memories of Steve, him having been such a dear friend of Kevin's. And then all our happy times at U of I Mom's weekend together, enjoying all the boys. I always enjoyed seeing Stephen even since those days. Always smiling and such a gentleman....he will be missed by so many. What a blessing Steve was to you. Your loss is felt deeply by the Brown Family. Our prayers go out to you, that you may find comfort from our loving God, in the midst of your pain.

Bob,

I am so saddened by your son Stephen's passing. Your family is in my thoughts.

Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family during this difficult time.

Michelle and Edward Angarita

Dear Chris and Buff: You are in my thoughts and prayers daily since I heard this, the saddest of all possible news. Stephen was a delight to all who knew him; your first work as a parent, what a success! In the days to come, we'll ponder his life and his sudden passing and pray for some understanding. For now may you, Matthew, Maureen and all his loving family be consoled with all the happy memories of that beautiful child. Stephen, pray for us, now and in the years to come. Love Cousin Sissy

Bob:

I was shocked and saddened to here about Stephen. You and your family are in our prayers.

Dear Christine and Bob and family,

We were so terribly saddened to hear of Stephen's passing. Our prayers are with your at this most difficult time.

We have enjoyed your family so much when we have had the chance to get together with the Colemans and English's.

May God be with you and yours.

Hal and Carol Marten
(Rob Coleman's in-laws)

Dearest Christine and Buff, We send out deepest sympathies and many prayers to you and your family. Your are in our hearts. On behalf of the O'Brien Family, Connie OBrien Walker

To Steve's family:

Steve and I went to high school together. At Fenwick, I always knew him to be a friendly, fun loving, smart and hard-working guy - genuinely a pleasure to be around. Recently, a friend began working with Steve at Hinshaw. From his first days at Hinshaw last October, he spoke regularly of what talented, friendly, and well-respected attorney Steve was. That comes as no surprise to me. Steve will be missed dearly.

All my best during this difficult time,

Dear Christine and family,
My sister Luisa just called me with the news about Stephen. There are no words to express our feelings. On behalf of my siblings, we send our love, support and prayers to the Gawne Vernon family. The roots of St Catherine of Siena are deep and wide. Know that we are with you in prayer as you and yours travel this difficult journey.
Love,
Luisa Roche Fertitta, Ray Roche, Catherine Roche Moran, T.D. Roche Taegel, Elizabeth Roche Bellock and Francis Roche. My sister Gina sends her love from heaven above.

Christine and family,
I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your son Stephen. My heart goes out to you and your entire family. We live in Florida now but know that I am with you in spirit and you are in our prayers.
Love Jan Murphy

I worked with Steve's father at HHS in Chicago, and am saddened to hear of this untimely death. May his memory be a blessing.

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Vernon family. Steve, you were one of my best friends when we were little, I still think fondly of our days in preschool and kindergarten. Although we weren't in touch as much in recent years, you were a great person and will be sorely missed. It was a gift and a pleasure knowing you. May God bless you and your family.

All my love and support for the family.... Christine, Andrea, Judy, Marty and everyone....

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.....

Sincerely

Doris Echeverría from Chile.

Dear Christine, Buff, Martin and Maureen I am just heartsick for you- Steven was a beautiful, joyous friend to Colin when they were little guys and he will remain in our hearts forever. I'm out of the country and am so sorry I will not be able to give you my sympathy in person but please know that Colin and I are thinking of all of you. All my love, Sue

Rest in peace, Stephen Devereux Vernon. Our thoughts are with the entire family. We all must walk softly through this shocking event. Love from,
Sara and Paul McKenna, and Stephen's second cousins, Caty and Maggie.

Bob,

Words cannot even begin to express our sorrow for you and your family in the death of your beloved son. We extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family. May the love of those around you help you through this difficult time. We want you to know that because we care, our hearts and lives are touched when sorrow comes to you. We pray that God that will strengthen you in the days ahead.
Henry & Ernesta Williams (Carrollton, TX)

To the Vernon family, i never got the chance to meet your son but I once worked with the Father. My family and I are very sorry about your loss and we will keep you in our prayers. Cynthia Ruffin James

Christine,
I am thinking of you and your family in this time of extreme sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I was lucky enough to get to know Steve in law school. He was an amazing human being with a beautiful soul.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Vernon and Gawne families.

I just recently met this man and he was a gentleman all the way. My condolences to his family.

There are truly no words to express this sadness. The past few days, in the midst of shock and extreme sorrow, we have found warmth in every memory of Steve. So rare is it that every experience had, and memory shared, involving one individual is of pure happiness and true joy...and Steve is that person. We already miss him more than words can express, and we hope that the comfort of his large number of friends may help Steve's family and friends through this impossible time.
With deepest condolences,
Mark Mattio and Lauren Schreiber

To the Vernon Family,
I am heartbroken over your loss. Steve and I were good friends at Fenwick High School, but had not seen each other in a few years until we recently met for lunch downtown. We had a great converstaion about our careers, old friends, marriage, family and of course Fenwick football games from 14 years ago. I left that lunch impressed with the successful man Steve had become, and equally inspired by the perspecitve he had on life.
Steve's was a true example of a life well lived, and I will miss him greatly.
God Bless,
Pat Gibbs

I was so sorry to hear of your son's passing. I cannot imagine the pain and sadness for your family. My thoughts are with you. Alicia Farrell

Christine, Buff, Maureen, and Marty--
So sorry and sad to hear of Steve leaving us...way too soon. He was a great kid who grew into a wonderful young man and I was proud to know him and his terrific family. Our prayers have already started and will continue for you guys. Steve's pure personality and acts of kindness will live forever. God bless his lovely soul.
Mike Houlihan

Christine, coming into the pool on Monday night, Barb Schafer asked if I know Christine. I said "Yes!" And I immediately thought of a special person, wonderful conversations with you in the pool over the years. Then Barb shared the news about your son. I didn't know your son, but one wants to take this horrible pain away from you as a parent. One can't! Oh life will go on, but...
For you and your family and many friends who had the privilege of knowing your son, my prayers--gratitude for being blessed with having Stephen for a son, a friend for 30 years. As the stories flow from many people, you will be struck by how much this young man made such a difference in the lives of people...
Anita Banas

We are so very sorry to hear of Steve's passing. I knew him to be a person of the highest character and a fine attorney. He will be missed dearly.

Kindly, Michael, Jackie and Ethan Sharkey

Christine, I am stunned and so sorry to read of your son's death. No words truly comfort but know our hearts are full for you and with you. May warm memories provide moments of peace.
With sympathy and prayers, Ellen and Jerry McBride

My heart and prayers are with the entire family at this time and for the future. I have many memories of Steve growing up with Brett and seeing life being enjoyed. The turn of events in our lives is the unexpected things that happen... we have the whys and the whys but we know the control is from above and is bigger for us to comprehend but the joy is the faith that we have to connect us to Steve in the future.
Prayers, grace and love to your whole Vernon family. We will all be missing a great man that was part of our lives. God's Peaceful Blessings to All. George Kubricht