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Shirley Booth and Robert Drew planted 3 trees in memory of Steve Tornes
Thursday, October 19, 2023
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A loving tribute to an exceptional man. Steve, you will be missed by so many whose lives you touched. Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree
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Dennis Bellinghausen lit a candle
Sunday, January 14, 2024
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It was very sad to hear about Steve’s passing. I was fortunate to teach with Steve for many years at Sierra High School where he was beloved and respected by his students. I was lucky to have traveled in Germany with Steve and have enjoyed his gourmet cooking. Steve was certainly a very gifted and kind person. He will be missed by all that knew him. Rest in peace Steve.
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Laura Quinn posted a condolence
Monday, October 23, 2023
My thoughts and prayers go out to Steve's family. He was a wonderful teacher and a great colleague. He had a sense of humor like no other! He will be greatly missed and remembered always. ~Laura Quinn
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Clifton Turner lit a candle
Monday, October 23, 2023
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Ralph, my deepest condolences to you and your family on Steve’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. I pray that grief gently passes through your hearts. Sincerely, Pastor Clifton Turner.
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Cathy S posted a condolence
Monday, October 23, 2023
To a very special friend and teacher. Steve was always such a wonderful cook man when I worked with him at Sierra high school he would always bring special delicacies for me to heat up so we had an amazing gourmet lunch when he had got his lunch break. He touched so many students, the correct punctuation, and use of grammar by little jingles that he came up with on his own to help the students remember. He touched so very many lives. He will be greatly missed by very very many people..
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Vicki Elliott lit a candle
Monday, October 23, 2023
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Steve was such a special teacher. I have heard kids repeating verses, etc. that he taught them to help them remember something. I think students felt honored to be in his classes. He was tough but made learning fun and interesting. He will be missed!
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Linda Barton, Jay and Paul Schwartzkopf purchased flowers
Sunday, October 22, 2023
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Linda Barton, Jay and Paul Schwartzkopf
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In memory of cousin Steve. Thank you for the memories.Our sympathy to Ralph and family and friends who knew and will miss Steve.
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Angie Farley lit a candle
Friday, October 20, 2023
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My heart is broken. We shared a wall for years at Sierra. On my very first day of teaching ever, Steve admitted to me that he was nervous on ever first day of school, and we were friends from then on. Steve was my mentor and my friend. He helped ground me as a young teacher; he gave me great financial and cooking advice. Thank goodness he taught me the Preposition Song and all his grammar secrets. He had the most beautiful soul. You couldn’t have a better friend than Steve. The picture of Steve and me from the year he was inducted into the Sierra Hall of Fame has sat on my desk every day of my career. Thank goodness for all the memories, Este. See you in the next world.
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Lynny Riggins lit a candle
Friday, October 20, 2023
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What a wonderful man, teacher and mentor. He made me fall in love with literature and reading and having passion for learning 30+ years ago at Sierra High School. One of my favorite teachers ever. I think of him often and when I do I'm always smiling. His spirit, we all know, will forever continue on. My love goes out to his family and friends at this time.
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Sandy Funke Benuzzi posted a symbolic gesture
Friday, October 20, 2023
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I met Steve at WIU, where I majored in German. Naturally, Steve's love of travel was an interest we had in common. Steve's sense of humor and intellect made him a joy to be around. Our nickname for him was "Schatzi". His talent at playing the violin amazed us. We both ended up teaching for many years, but he was beyond gifted at that as well.
Steve will be dearly missed. My condolences to the family.
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Cordova Family posted a condolence
Friday, October 20, 2023
Heartfelt condolences and sympathy to the family. He was an outstanding teacher and mentor for our son. May he now Rest In Peace.
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Anonymous planted a tree in memory of Steve Tornes
Thursday, October 19, 2023
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I love you, Morrie. Rest in peace.Love, Mabel Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree
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Melva F. Hall lit a candle
Thursday, October 19, 2023
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Thanks for sharing a small amount of time on this earth with a biggest impact. I am so sad to see you go Steve. Thanks for making my time at Sierra High School a great one.
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Luann Verhelst posted a condolence
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Steve was my lifelong friend. We met at Wilson Jr. High in 1966. Our friendship continued at Moline High School. At Western Illinois University, we were on the same dorm floor. Our friendship continued through the years with many trips back and forth between Arizona and Colorado. My favorite time with Steve was going together to visit his relatives in Germany. He was brilliant, talented, creative, kind, witty, and supportive. Life won’t be the same without him. He will always be alive in my heart.
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Dana Anstey posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Steve was a truly good man. But the most important thing I remember about Steve is that he was a teacher and a mentor. Steve was always there to work with and encourage his students even long after they left his classroom. The thing I first think of though when I think of Steve is that he was a friend even when you were going through your hardest times. God Bless you Steve. Travel on my friend. Dana Anstey
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Judith Smith posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Deepest sympathy. Steve was an amazing person. He will be missed.
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Carla uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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Steve around Christmas of 2000 in Oswego, IL.
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Carla Schanstra, Oswego, IL planted a tree in memory of Steve Tornes
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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I will never forget Steve playing violin at WIU, midnight picnics, and visits with him after college. What a creative man! He will be missed. Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree
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A Memorial Tree was planted for Steve Tornes
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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The family of Steve Tornes uploaded a photo
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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