John W. Stednitz, at rest suddenly, but peacefully, age 59 of Romeoville, formerly of Lyons, IL. Graduate of Morton West High School. A great and gentleman. Loving son of William and the Rosemarie, nee Valich; brother of Bill (Evelyn) Stednitz and Sherry (Jeff) Schneider; cherished uncle of Billy (Ashley), C.J., Kasie, Angela and Brandon. Many other relatives and close friends; also the closest of friends, a mans best friend, "Kelly". Funeral Services Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009, 9:30 a.m. from Tower Home For Funerals, 4007 S. Joliet Ave. (but not Joliet Road-Between Harlem & First Ave., Just South of Of Ogden Ave.) Lyons, IL 60534 to St. Hugh Church for 10 a.m. Mass. Interment Willow Hills Cemetery, Willow Springs, IL. Mr. Stednitz was a custodian for Valley View School District #365. Visitation Tuesday, 3 to 9 p.m. Info, 708-447-7900.

Published in a Chicago Tribune Media Group Publication on Jan. 5, 2009