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Steve G. Theodore

Visitation Date: Sunday, November 1, 2020
Visitation Time: 3:00-9:00 p.m.
Funeral Date: Monday, November 2nd, 2020
Funeral Time: 10:00 am
Place of Funeral: Saint Matthew Church, Glendale Heights
Funeral Notes: During visiting hours, it is still recommended to follow the current State of Illinois Guidelines, and guests should continue to wear masks and practice social distancing.
Interment: Calvary Cemetery

Steve G. Theodore, beloved husband for 58 years of Diane; devoted father of David L. (Judy) Theodore, Richard G. (Teresa) Theodore, Deanne Theodore and the late Donald (Kris) A. Theodore; loving grandfather of Stacy Fusilier, Sara Frisch, Stephanie Eckblade, Keith Theodore, Rachael Theodore, Kara Wierenga, Nathan Theodore, LiSette Shaw, Alex Shaw, Kati Husenica and Kari Husenica; proud great grandfather of Makenzie, Colbie, Jace, Hayden, Frankie, Bentley, Gavin, Parker, Miles, Grace Kelly and John Richard; dear brother of Irene (the late Peter) Theodoreakis.

Funeral Home

Salerno's Rosedale Chapels

Phone: (630) 889-1700
Address: 450 W. Lake Street Roselle IL, 60172

Church Details

Saint Matthew Church, Glendale Heights

Phone: (630) 469-6300
Address: 1555 Glen Ellyn Rd Glendale Heights Illinois, 60139
Website: http://www.stmatthewchurch.org/
Service Date: November 2nd 2020
Funeral Time: 10:00 am

Interment Details

Calvary Cemetery

Address: West Chicago Illinois,

Guestbook


Posted by:
Tom Seisser

Posted on:
Monday, November 2, 2020

I fondly remember IPS meetings and the way Steve would make me smile at least once but usually more during our time together. He will be missed.

Posted by:
Kathirose Mazzorana

Posted on:
Sunday, November 1, 2020

Dee and Steve brought me into their home, loved me unconditionally, and made me part of their family. Im forever grateful. My heart hurts along side of this beautiful family. I will treasure his memory in my heart always. “My dearest Papa bear, Steve, You never really left... I feel you walk beside me... I tell myself I’m so blessed to have had you in my life. You are gone, but not forgotten. I know I’ll see you again.” Xoxo

Posted by:
Lynn Donahue

Posted on:
Sunday, November 1, 2020

Steve Theodore was a loveable teddy bear with a great sense of humor. I've known Steve, Diane and Deanne profesionally, through their Polygraph Services since 1977, and personally, as great friends of my husband's family for years. Any conversation always included, an inquiry about my family, a joke, a take care of each other, and "Say Hi to Moose and Baby Moose". Note: My husband is 6'3", 350, and son now 6'3" also! He will be missed by many! So sorry for your loss. Love, The Donahue Family

Posted by:
Mitchell Radycki

Posted on:
Sunday, November 1, 2020

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Hold on to your memories and he will be with you forever. Mitch and Sally

Posted by:
Gus Cosmos

Posted on:
Saturday, October 31, 2020

Steve was a good friend to me and my family. Always looked forward when Papou came to the campground and told one of his stories. He will always be in my heart and truly missed. Still cherish the wood craving he gave my daughter Lexie. Rip Papou.

Posted by:
Tom Coffey

Posted on:
Saturday, October 31, 2020

I knew Steve Theodore as a man of honor. I met Steve in 1997. I was in the hiring process for multiple north suburban police departments and my polygraph examination was being conducted by Theodore Polygraph Service. He was my examiner. During the interview, we discovered that we had a great deal of similar life's experiences. We had a serious discussion about these experiences and we both shared things about them that most third parties would not understand without living through them. We were brothers of the silk and we knew what that meant. We even had a serious discussion about polygraph in the military. I began my police career and returned to Theodore Polygraph Service as a polygraph intern. Steve and I got caught up and enjoyed each other's company whenever we saw each other. It is important to know how much Steve loved Diane. Again, Steve being a man of honor, was totally dedicated to loving Diane with his heart and soul--an example for others to aspire to. Steve and Diane have been a positive influence on the polygraph community for decades. I was deeply honored when they chose to come out together to celebrate my licensing in Illinois. Neither were in the best of health and, yet, they endured personal hardship to honor me. I know that Diane is now without her best friend. I am grateful for the time all of us had together in Louisville, Kentucky. Steve and I teased each other relentlessly about which Parachute Infantry Regiment was a "real" PIR, because we could. Steve also held the black and gold tab. RLTW! If we want to truly honor Steve, I am confident that he would only have one expectation for all of those that he would count on in time of need when he could not take care of it himself. He honored me by entrusting me one time to help him with his most important task in life--help Diane. Do what you can to look out for Diane. Steve was a man of honor and he deserves this help from those that he loved.

Posted by:
Tammy Matesevac Runchey

Posted on:
Thursday, October 29, 2020

To the family of Steve "Papa" Theodore, My late husband and I met Steve and Diane through various private investigation organizations a long, long time ago. His and Diane's stories always had us captivated and asking for more. Over the years we became more than friends. We became FAMILY and we referred to him as Papa. I did not know what to think the first time he took my face in his hands and planted one right on the lips and told me, "I love ya kid". He did the same thing to Ray! Ray told me that's what the greeks do. Who knows, but I would give anything for one of those right now. After Ray passed in 2012, Steve called ME every few weeks to see how I was. Sometimes the calls were short and sometimes they weren't, but when he was done, he was done. He would call when he was going to his campground and want to meet for chicken and dumpling soup at one of his haunts down in my neck of the woods. Even after I moved up North actually closer to them he would talk about that soup and meeting up and I was like, I don't live down there anymore but when Corona is over I will bring you a couple gallons. He always called me Tammy Fay, always had advice and he always ended the call with I love you. He was my hero, my mentor, my friend. I decided I should be calling and checking on him and Diane. I grew concerned when I couldn't reach them. I called his cell and unfortunately he did not have his mailbox set up. Through some twist of fate he had gone through his missed calls and made a call to me and told me what he had been up to. I called him and Dee Dee one last time and I am so glad I did. They were playing Sorry and told me they hated that game. I found out today from Dee Dee that was because Papa was winning. We both laughed. When that last call ended, Steve said something to me that made me think it was going to be the last time we spoke. He said, "I love you, you are beautiful, take care of John (and he better be taking care of you) and take care of yourself". He usually said take care kid. I will forever miss you Papa Steve. Love you to the moon and back. May you rest in Peace Tammy Matesevac Runchey

Posted by:
Cheryl K Sheppard

Posted on:
Thursday, October 29, 2020

Deanne: Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Try to find comfort in knowing that he was loved by so many people. Please let your Mother know that I am thinking of her. My heart breaks knowing the pain you are going through. Cheryl

Posted by:
Bo Matus

Posted on:
Thursday, October 29, 2020

Steve was a wonderful man and friend. I will truly miss him at High Point Plaza. He always had the best jokes and he make me laugh. My condolences to the entire family.

Posted by:
Anonymous

Posted on:
Wednesday, October 28, 2020

He was also the proud great grandfather of Miles and Parker Frisch.

Posted by:
Anne

Posted on:
Tuesday, October 27, 2020

Prayers to everyone in his family. May the Good Lord lay a comforting hand on everyone’s heart thru these rough days. The BEST FATHER IN LAW a girl can ask for!!! Steve may you RIP you will forever be in the hearts of your loved ones. ~Anne