Steven Kleiner Obituary

mr.kleiner, mrs.kleiner, r.k., and rick,

i remember seeing steve on the very last night before i left for the gambia. he gave me a huge hug and we said goodbye. i will never forget steve- we all grew up together. rude, im so sorry that i couldnt be there. im so sorry for your loss.

I feel, as many others do, that a part of my life--namely my adolescence, has gone away.

I remember being 15 and being so amazed by Steve's charm and his ability to make the most minute incidents hysterical. The most incredible thing is that, although I hadn't seen Steve much in recent years, through our brief encounters, his charm and humor remained such endearing qualities.

I remember the care he took as an artist;the look of pride on his face when a tattoo was completed.

I will never be able to erase the echo of his laugh. Good thing, because I don't ever want to.

Mr. & Mrs. Kleiner - In meeting you at the funeral, I have a greater insight into how Steve became the great guy he was. My parents are both deceased and I have no family here in Chicago to speak of. I spent this past Christmas evening with Steve and several friends. Steve said something that night which comforted me greatly....he said that as long as I had himself and the rest of our friends - I HAD A GREAT FAMILY.

I will never forget that...and I hope this gives you a little more insight into how genuine he was and how many people he touched in his very short time here.

I will remember him always, as the brother I lost.

Steve, I can't stop thinking about you. It really hurts to know you are gone and I'm really having a hard time saying goodbye.

I will forever be thinking of you and wishing you were still around to bring a smile to our faces.

That person is right, life will never be the same without you.

Steve was a sweet happy go lucky man. He will be missed. He is now in that big tattoo shop in the sky.

From those of us at Exit, We'll miss you and we love you. Exit won't be the same without you. Goodbye, Steve.

Steve, your wonderful smile and infectious laugh will truely be missed... I will always remember you. nooch.

I have a picture from last year at Smartbar where Steve and I are laughing. I have a picture from ten years ago at a party where Steve and I are laughing. I loved Steve because years could pass and me having gotten married, had a kid and then divorced, took me away from the social outings that i used to attend. Seeing Steve made it seem like i hadnt missed a minute. The last time I was with him we hugged for a long time and talked about everything. I cannot tell how happy I am that I had that last moment with him. I cannot tell you how sad I am knowing that I wont share another. He was Elvis if Elvis were punk rock. He was an artist. He was the most handsome funny wonderful guy. I will never forget his infectious smile and I will never forget the sound of his laugh that always got me laughing too.

i cannot find the words to express the loss we have all suffered. to the kleiner family - your son gave me a lot, he was my silly, introspective rock and his smile, laugh and sincerity will never be replaced.

our hearts are broken, but i know that he is in a better place.

I'm having a hard time writing anything in this box right now, as i'm sure most of you had. I have no words that can truely explain what i'm feeling, for his family, friends or for Steve. I loved him so much. I remember our hopes and dreams we shared together as we drove to school everyday. Tattooing together and pushing each other as hard as we could. Steve was the kind of person who could look past 1,000 flaws and embrace one quality. My very deepest apologies go out to his family and anybody who knew Steve. I will miss you forever. I love you Steve. You were beautiful.

I'm sorry that I can't be there. He was a sweet man. My thoughts are with his loved ones.

A chunk of my heart is gone. My prayers are with the Kleiner family.

I love you Steve.

Steve you will always and forever be remebered we will all carry a piece of you with us. I hope that you have found peace where you are now. Mr. and Mrs. Kleiner your son had friends that are loyal with hearts that are as great as the pain we are all in. Only a great man can say that of his friends, you have an amazing son that we will love until the day the day we are all together again. Forever.

Steve was one of my best friends and I'm sorry that I didn't get a chance to spend more time with him. He had a huge heart and a warm handshake. He was a true gentleman and I will miss him! Rest in Peace my friend!

Steve was one of the greatest guys we've ever had the privilige to know. He will always be missed.

Steve was a real cool guy and he was fun to talk to and hang around with. I'll miss seeing him when I go out.

Steve, you will be fondly remembered by many people, for so long. I have so many wonderful crazy high school memories with you and the gang hanging out in your parent's basement, Denny's, at Screeching Weasel shows, in your alley, at Great America, backyard BBQs, SHOC alley, Belmont beach, the list goes on and on.

You will never be forgotten.

I worked with Steve in the Deli at Thompson's years ago. He always made the rough days at work better with his easy smile and quiet charm. He was such a genuinely nice person. My deepest sympathies to his family and friends!

Too soon, too sad.

Sorry for his mom and dad.

Kind, respectful, wonderful Steve

He will be missed like you wouldn’t believe.

My deepest sympathies to the Kleiner family and friends. Steve will always remain in my heart.

My deepest sympathies to the Kleiner family. Steve will always remain in my heart.

to Rudy; words can't help, but I'm thinking about your sweet, smiling brother. You know Ken and I are here for you.

Steve always had a smile on his face! Steve, you will be missed.

I am so glad that I was friends with such an amazing person. You don't know how much you will be missed. Rest in Peace Kid. We all love you. My prayers are with you and your family.

My condolences go out to Steve's family and friends. Years ago, Steve was a co-worker of mine at Thompson's and he was always very nice. I was sad to hear this news. My deepest sympathies.

Steve will be remembered, and missed. Best wishes to the family, and those closer to Steve than I was.

Great guy with the most contagious laugh ever. My deepest sympathies to all his family and friends.

Steve always had a smile on his face; that's how I see him now. Steve, you will be missed.

we will not be the same without you.

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.