Stephen J. Grace Jr.

June 27, 1961 - March 27, 2020

Stephen J. Grace, Jr., 58, of Hebron, IL, passed away suddenly Friday, March 27, 2020 at his home. Stephen was born in Oak Lawn, IL on June 27, 1961, a son of the late Donna (Graskey) and Stephen J. Grace, Sr. and grew up in Tinley Park, IL. He worked as a train mechanic for the Chicago Transit Authority in Chicago. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1979 to 1985, studying electronics. He served overseas on the USS Yosemite and also in the Naval Reserve assisting with the Hurricane Katrina Disaster Relief in New Orleans, La. Steve had a passion for cooking, always being creative with any dish he made. In December 2019, he became a Certified Food Safety Manager. He currently was employed at Rosati's restaurant in Richmond, IL. Steve was an avid bike rider and loved the outdoors. He especially appreciated vacationing in Mauston, WI. He enjoyed reading, playing guitar and gardening. Stephen is survived by his best friend Judy Button and his lifelong high school friend, Jim Greenwood; four children, Matthew, Stephanie Rinke, Christie Blocker and Luke; a sister Kathy and her husband Scott, six grandchildren and two nieces. He was preceded by his father in 1992 and his mother in 2011. For information, please call Ehorn-Adams Funeral Home 815 678-7311.