Koek, Steven Jay, of Warrenville, Illinois

Steven Jay Koek. Steve passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021, at the age of 58. He will be greatly missed by those with whom he shared a special love, his wife, Andi Koek, nee Kulbersh; son Sean (Danielle) Duncan; stepsons Joshua (Melissa Kufrin), Aaron and Corey Pevitz; brothers Phil (Denise) and Kenn Koek; mother-in-law Sunny Gold; nephews Jimmy, Aaron, Sam, and Alex Koek; grandchildren Hailey, Faith, Madison, and Hunter Duncan; and the many, many relatives and friends who held a treasured place in his world. He is predeceased by his parents Joseph Koek and Grace Koek, nee Chatow. There will be a celebration of Steve’s life at a later date. Donations in Steve’s memory may be made to the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center, https://www.ilholocaustmuseum.org/, 9603 Woods Dr., Skokie, IL 60077, or the Naperville Education Foundation, https://nef203.org/, Steven J. Koek Theater Scholarship, 203 W. Hillside Rd., Naperville, IL 60540. Info: Chesed v’Emet Funeral Home, Rudy Lerner, Funeral Director, 847-577-0856, www.chesedvemet.com.

Death Date: 14-May-21    Service Date: 17-May-21    Service Time: 3:00 P.M.    Service Type: Memorial

Cemetery: Private          Synagogue: Congregation Etz Chaim