Bohdan “Don” Stefaniw, 74 of Gilberts, died peacefully, July 4, 2020
Visitation will be on Friday, July 10, 2020 from 12-1:00pm with a service at 1pm all at DeFiore Funeral Home-10763 Dundee Road, Huntley.
Bohdan was born January 25, 1946 the son of Seweryn and Tekla. He served in the United States Navy. He married Mary Horozanskyj 1968. He worked as a computer programmer until his retirement. Don was an avid sports fan, especially the Cubs, Blackhawks, and Bears. He was a coin collector and a fantasy football enthusiast. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother who will be missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by is wife, Mary, his children, Jackie (Brian) Hendenski, Stephanie (Joe) Blazen and Katherine Stefaniw. He was a proud “Dido” to his grandchildren, Emily, Olivia, Zach, and Jacob, by his siblings, Mary Lewytskyj, Irene (John) Schlenker, Stephanie Gagliardo and Mike (Sunday) Stefaniw. He was preceded in death by his parents.
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We are so sorry for the family’s loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Dear Mary, children and grandchildren, We're so sorry for your loss , it will take time to recover . But know that our thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone of you. God Bless you all .
I am so sorry for your loss. Don and I worked together at Florsheim and we lost touch after. He was a friend and he will be truly missed
We are so heartbroken for your loss. He will be missed. Many prayers and healing vibes being sent your way.
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Our hearts are broken , we love & miss you. REST IN PEACE my brother ❤️
Don,we had our ups and downs, may you REST IN PEACE though.
There is no need for me to tell you how I feel.Im sure you know what Don meant to me and Marilyn.He was the brother Inever had. I’ve known him longer than my own son...The stories I can tell.I amjust so terribly sorry That I didn’t get to see him before he passed....but Marilyn and I will always keep Don andMary in our thoughts and prayers.REst in peace my brother. Rest In Peace...I LOVE YOU!!
We are so sorry for your loss, Don was an amazing man full of character. Prayers for peace and love to the family.
Mary & family, We are so truly sorry and saddened by the passing of Don. We have many fun memories of him. God bless you All and give you comfort during the hard times.
I am heartbroken and very sad. I will miss you dearly. I will always carry my memories of tour deep in my heart. I am comforted by the fact that I got to spend an afternoon with you just talking a few weeks ago before you entered the hospital again. I am glad you are not suffering anymore and God has you wrapped in his loving arms. I love you my brother dearly. RIP until we meet again. ❤️