Steven Karolczuk

Steven J. Karolczuk, 55, of Crystal Lake died Monday, May 18, 2015. He was born October 21, 1959 in Chicago to Edmund and Edith (nee Filipecki) Karolczuk.

Steve was raised in Harwood Heights and graduated from Ridgewood High School. He married Chloie Almario on October 16, 1988 in Bacolod City, Philippines. Together they had three children, Elizabeth (23), Joshua (18), and Matthew (13).

Steve worked for Jewel Foods Inc. at the corporate office in Melrose Park for over 25 years. He was an avid Cubs and Blackhawks fan. Steve enjoyed traveling, Hawaii, fishing, Corvettes, baseball, and above all, spending time with his family. He attended Harvest Bible Chapel and his faith was very important to him.

Steve was preceded in death by his parents; brother, James Karolczuk; mother-in-law, Elizabeth Almario; and father-in-law, Leonardo Almario.

Memorial visitation will be from 12 noon until the time of service at 4pm on Sunday, May 24th, at Davenport Family Funeral Home and Crematory, 419 E Terra Cotta Ave (Rte 176), Crystal Lake.

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