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Steven Edwards Obituary

Edwards, Steven J. Beloved husband of Gayle (nee Riley); loving father of Maureen Edwards-Luczak, Donald (Amanda) and Timothy Edwards; proud and cherished grandfather of Patrick, Devin, Hayley, Anthony and Aiden; devoted son of Audrey (nee Kukler); dear brother of the late John; fond nephew of Uncle John Bryant; brother-in-law to Michael Riley; son-in-law to the late Donald and Patricia Riley; Uncle to Amanda Edwards-Villoria; cousin to many, especially Cheryl Cervone and Marcy O'Keeffe-Twardak; caring friend of too many to count. Proud retired member of Local #6 Labor Union and former employee at McNulty Bros. Construction Co. Member and Administrator of the Portage Park Moose 220 and the River Park Moose 2578 since 1992. Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home, 625 Busse Hwy. Park Ridge on Wednesday from 3:00-9:00 p.m. Funeral Thursday, friends are asked to meet at St. Robert Bellarmine Church for Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment All Saints. Info 847-685-1002 www.cooneyfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 18, 2018.

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Judi Graf

September 21, 2018

Gayle, Maureen, Don & Tim, We are so saddened at the loss of Steve. We wish we could be there in person, but know that our hearts are with you. Steve was a great friend and "brother". We are grateful for all the years of friendship. You remain in our thoughts and prayers.
Steve - Every time we hear YMCA we will think of you. Thanks for everything, we love you. Rest in peace dear friend. Bob & Judi

September 21, 2018

To Gayle and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Steve's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most sorrowful of times. I will always remember the many good times we all had at the "Lodge". Take care and God Bless.
Maxine Fulmer

Jim & Linda Mammoser

September 18, 2018

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

September 17, 2018

To the Edwards family: Please accept my deepest sympathy. God understands the comfort that we need when we lose a loved one. May you confide in Him always because His understanding is beyond measure. (Psalm 147:5)

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Cooney Funeral Home - Park Ridge

625 Busse Highway, Park Ridge, IL 60068

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St. Robert Bellarmine Church

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