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Steven Hansen Obituary

Hansen, Steven H. 45, of Round Lake passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. He was born September 18, 1963 in Chicago and moved as a young boy to Des Plaines. He was a 1981 graduate of Forest View High School in Arlington Heights and attended New York Institute where he received his photography degree. Steven was a free lance sports photographer for the Chicago Tribune and the Sun Times for several years and also pursued an acting career at the Second City Improv and Wheaton Drama, Inc. which led to several small roles in various movies and T.V. shows. Steven was an avid baseball lover and will be missed by his family and friends. Surviving are is wife of nine years, Jennifer Hansen and two children, Samantha and Dean Hansen of Round Lake, parents, Elaine (Larry) Delzer of Des Plaines, seven siblings, Michael (Celeste) Hansen and Dianne Hamm of Des Plaines, Karen (James) Knaack of Grayslake, Herbert (Sally) Hansen of Wildwood, Lori Crites of Roselle, Gregory Delzer of Iowa City, and Corinne Delzer, five nieces and nephews, and also by his former wife, Laura Barrett. He was preceded in death by his father, Herbert Hansen and also by his brother-in-law, Jim Hamm. A memorial service will be held at 7:30 p.m., Monday, May 11, 2009 at Lutheran Church of Martha & Mary, 606 W. Golf Rd in Mt. Prospect. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Charter Bank, Hansen Memorial Fund, 3196 W. Rt. 60, Mundelein, IL 60060 for an education fund for his children. Info: 847-362-3009

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 9, 2009.

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Michael Freda

May 25, 2009

My prayers go out to Steve's family. I worked on a local cable TV show with Steve and we also worked together on some inspired screenwriting projects. He was a fun person with talents in acting and photography. I still have some of his photos. God bless his soul.

Jean Finucane

May 11, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with all of Steven's family. He will be missed very much.

Mike Walsh

May 11, 2009

Although I hadn't seen Steve in a few years, we we're close in High School and shared many fun times in class and plenty of innocent mischief. I'll remember him fondly. God bless his family in these hard and confusing times and find strength in Him for tommorrow.

Humberto Salgado

May 10, 2009

I am extremely sad to hear we have lost Steve. I have only known Steve for a very short period of time but was quickly drawn his persona. I first met Steve when I was looking to cast a lead role on my short film projects and right from our first meeting, I knew he was a special person both personally and professionally. I am honored to have cast Steve on 2 of my short films. He will be missed, and my condolences go out to his family and loved ones.

Suzy Brack

May 9, 2009

I acted with Steve in several film and tv projects. He was completely dedicated to his craft and was very inspiring to me. He was a great actor and a joy to be with. I just watched the "Hurt" music video we did together and you can see just how wonderful Steve was.

Laura Locascio

May 9, 2009

Stay strong through these difficult times

Mike Mailloux

May 9, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Jo-Ann Ledger

May 9, 2009

Thinking of you. So sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed working with Steve at Wheaton Drama. My heart is sad.

Deb (Finucane) Dwyer

May 8, 2009

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

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