Born April 3, 1940, Stew passed away July 16, 2017, of pulmonary fibrosis. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Gershbaum; children, Kimberly Gershbaum, Debra Todd, Brenda Mitchell, Jay Mitchell, Shannon (Marc) Goins; sister and brother-in-law, Gayle and Gene Bartolini and Maralynne Henderson; grandchildren, Jimmy, Amber, Daniel, Cheyenne, McKenzie and Tori; great-grandchildren, Robert, Kaylee, Nicholas, Kaiden and Jaxson; his nieces and nephews. He is united with his daughter, Kelly O. Gershbaum; mother, Irene Clark; and father, Harry Gershbaum. Junk hoarder, dessert slayer, lady charmer, deal getter, spirit lifter, heart warmer, corny joke teller, Swede lover and teller of wild tales would like to let the world know he is signing off. He came into this world, grabbed it by the horns, got the girl, loved a lot, lived the big life and couldn’t have been richer. It is with immense pride we report to you how well he lived in this world. His family and friends attest that this man couldn’t have been more honest, reliable and loving. He would also tell you a hogwash story just to make you laugh. He loved hard. He played hard. And he didn’t leave without a fight. He was blessed to have had so much time with those who loved him. Goatman, Bonka, Dad, Papa, Grandpa, Greasy, you were more than we could’ve asked for – may you rest and be in peace. Funeral Friday, 11 a.m. chapel service at Salerno’s Rosedale Chapels, 450 W. Lake St. (3/4 mile west of Bloomingdale/Roselle Road), Roselle. Interment Elm Lawn Cemetery. Visitation Thursday, 3 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. For information, 630-889-1700
Phone: (630) 889-1700
Address: 450 W. Lake Street Roselle IL, 60172
Phone: 630-889-1700
Address: 450 W. Lake St. Roselle Illinois, 60172
Service Date: July 21st 2017
Funeral Time: 11:00 am
Phone: 630-833-9696
Address: 401 E Lake Street Elmhurst IL, 60126
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