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Richard A. “Rick” Steinke, age 77, beloved husband for 31 years to Annette, nee Kowalski. Devoted son of the late Richard and Dorothy (nee Stachnik) Steinke. Loving brother of the late Gary and survived by his brother Martin. Dear brother-in-law of Jerome Kowalski and the late Bernard Kowalski. Cherished uncle of Beth, Jenni, Jeff, Brian, Amanda and Joshua.
Rick was a theater organ enthusiast for 50 plus years. He also loved to travel together with his wife Annette.
Visitation Friday, November 6, 2026 from 9:30 a.m. until time of Prayer Service 10:45 a.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL to St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 9300 W. 167th St., Orland Hills, IL for Mass at 11:30 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Alsip, IL.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to American Diabetes Association, 55 E. Monroe Street, Suite 3420, Chicago, IL 60603 CLICK HERE TO DONATE ONLINE are appreciated.
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Visitation Friday, November 6, 2026 from 9:30 a.m. until time of Prayer Service 10:45 a.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL to St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 9300 W. 167th St., Orland Hills, IL for Mass at 11:30 a.m.
Visitation Friday, November 6, 2026 from 9:30 a.m. until time of Prayer Service 10:45 a.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL to St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 9300 W. 167th St., Orland Hills, IL for Mass at 11:30 a.m.
St. Elizabeth Seton Church
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