Stephen P. Hiller

Stephen P. Hiller Sr., age 60, passed away on Friday, October 24, 2014 at Rosewood Care Center with his loving family by his side.

Stephen is survived by his son, Stephen Hiller Jr.; mother, Dorothy June (Leroy) Hedgecock; siblings, Michael (Marca) of Coppell, TX, David (Collette) of San Antonio, TX, Dennis (Brenda) of Kankakee, IL, and Jeffrey (Michelle) of Speedway, IN; former wife, Denise Hiller of Crest Hill, IL; stepbrothers, Tim, Greg and Doug Hedgecock; good friend, Loretta Warfield of Crest Hill, IL; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins also survive.

Preceded in death by his father, Allen Hiller; one niece, Joli Hiller; and step-brothers, Steven and Chris Hedgecock.

Stephen was born on December 9, 1953 in Joliet, IL and was raised in Momence, IL. He graduated from Momence High School in 1972. He then moved to the New Lenox area in the early 80's and became a Metlife Insurance Agent for the next 28 years before retiring. During his career at Metlife Stephen was a Life Underwriters Board Member going through all of the chairs becoming president twice. Stephen was also active in the New Lenox Lions Club for many years. When Stephen retired he became president of the Metlife Veterans for two years. Stephen was an active parishioner at St. Jude Catholic Church in New Lenox serving as an usher, a Eucharistic Minister and a 4th degree Knight of Columbus. When Stephen moved to Joliet he continued his Catholic Devotion to the St. Mary Nativity Parish. Stephen enjoyed bowling in various leagues and was very proud of his 299 game and high series of 789. He also enjoyed golfing on Mondays at the Green Garden Country Club where he served as president of the league for 6 years. He was a member of the Joliet Moose, American Legion Post 1080, and the Croatian Cultural Club where he enjoyed playing euchre with fellow members. The biggest joy of his life was his loving son Stephen Jr. Whom during Stephen's illness was close by his father's side.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Stephen's name to the American Cancer Society or a charity of your choice would be appreciated.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all those who cared for Stephen during his illness especially his caregivers at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet and Rosewood Care Center in Joliet

A celebration of Stephen's life will begin on Thursday, October 30, 2014 with prayers in the funeral home chapel at 9:20 a.m. then driving in procession to St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church in Joliet for a Mass of Christian Burial to be held at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow at St. Mary Nativity Cemetery in Crest Hill. Visitation will be on Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at Tezak Funeral Home, 1211 Plainfield Road, Joliet from 4-8 p.m.