Stephen M. Rowe, 72 of Sun City, Huntley, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Thursday evening, May 1, 2014 following a lengthy illness.
He was born October 20, 1941 in Chattanooga, Tennessee the son of James Frank and Evelyn (Melville) Rowe. He grew up in Oak Park and graduated from Oak Park High School. He received his Undergraduate and Graduate Degree from Southern Illinois University. He was united in marriage to Susan Becker in 1971 and the couple made their home in Arlington Heights where they raised their family. Stephen spent his working career in the finance industry in Chicago. On July 6, 2002 he married Barb (nee Carlino) Schieler. The couple moved to Sun City where Stephen was an avid golfer, enjoyed traveling, camping, biking Country Western dancing. He had been a member of the Berwyn Masonic Lodge.
He is survived by his loving wife, Barbara of Huntley, his sons, Stephen Melville Rowe Jr. of Wheeling, Tim Magee (Kate) Rowe of Chicago, his step-sons, Glenn (Cathy) Schieler of Wheeling, Richard Schieler of Chicago & Paul Schieler of Waukegan, his grandchildren, Lily, Rebecca, Christopher, Elise, Mick & Cassy, his sister, Anne Merril of Knoxville, Tennessee and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, James.
A memorial gathering will be held Saturday, May 10th from 10:00 – 1:00 p.m. with a 1:00 p.m. Memorial Service all at the DeFiore-Jorgensen Funeral & Cremation Service, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
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Barb and family - I have been praying for you, Steve and your families for many months. Please know Ron and I send our love and condolences.
Barb, Steve was my boss at BAI and I treasured his friendship, there and after. After work, we would sit in his office for a little while after work and just talk or play a silly game for a few minutes. We both needed a friend and he filled that need for me, and I hope I did for him. When I ran into him after a few years out here in Huntley, I was happy to find out he married a "Foreman girl". I told him anyone else would be second best. I am so very sorry to hear of his passing. Many times, during the last 6 months I thought of contacting you two, but never did. I am sorry for that. I treasure my memories of Steve, and hope to connect with you to share some of them. I'm out of town, but you and the family will be in my prayers.