Stephen Michael Nedzel
1979 - 2011 (32 years)1. Stephen Michael Nedzel was born on 16 Apr 1979 (son of Michael Nedzel and Karen Louise Steinbock); died on 17 Jun 2011 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA. Notes:
Steve Nedzel, the Lincoln-Way West High School band director, died shortly after 1 p.m. Friday, friends close to the family said. He was 32.
Members of the West band were informed at 5 p.m. According to an employee at Lincoln-Way District 210, Nedzel suffered head trauma from a fall as he was going to his apartment in Chicago on Tuesday morning.
He is survived by his brother and his parents. A memorial service has not yet been set.
According to the Lincoln-Way West Music Boosters' website, Nedzel directed the Wind Symphony, Marching Warriors, Pep Band and Percussion Ensemble. He also taught Music Technology I and II classes.
Before coming to West in 2009, Nedzel was the assistant band director at Lincoln-Way Central for eight years. He directed the Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band, and Pep Band, taught Music Technology, Piano, and Guitar classes and also assisted with and wrote drill for the Marching Knights.
According to the website, Nedzel grew up in Palatine and attended Fremd High School. He received a bachelor's degree in music education from the University of Illinois and completed his Masters of Music Education from VanderCook College of Music in 2005 and his Masters of Education degree in Educational Leadership from Northeastern Illinois University in 2009.
Friends and students of Nedzel's began to share their memories of the beloved music director with New Lenox Patch.
"You meant so much to so many. You will be missed as a teacher, role model, instructor and friend. Rest in peace Mr. Nedzel." ? Bailey Naughton, via Facebook.
"Mr. Nedzel was the most passionate, dedicated band director I have ever met. He taught his students the importance of pursuing excellence and it showed every time the band played. He was a wonderful role model and mentor. He will be missed immensely. He now goes on to play beautiful music in paradise." ? Mary Leahy, via Facebook
"You were a fantastic teacher and touched many lives. You were nothing less than a supportive, encouraging, and helpful colleague to me. My condolences to all of Steve's colleagues and students, both past and current. He will be missed." ? Stephen Cannon, via Facebook
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Steve Nedzel, 32, of Chicago, died Friday, June 17, 2011, surrounded by loving family and friends. Steve graduated from Fremd High School in Palatine, received a degree in Music Education from the University of Illinois and master's degrees in Music Education and Education Administration.
Steve was the Music Department Chairman and Marching Warriors Band Director at Lincoln-Way West High School, and played sax in the Northshore Concert Band.
He is survived by his father, Michael; mother, Karen; brother, Andy; grandmother Cecelia, Jayme, Gabby and countless friends and relatives.
A memorial for family and friends will be held at All Saints Lutheran Church, 630 S. Quentin Road in Palatine, Saturday, June 25 at 11 a.m. with visitation at 9:30 a.m. A separate service for students and parents in District 210 will be held at Lincoln-Way West High School, 21701 S. Gouger Road in New Lenox on Saturday, July 2 at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to: Steve Nedzel Memorial Fund, c/o Lincoln Way West High School, 21701 S. Gouger Rd, New Lenox, IL 60451. Arrangements were made by Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home in Palatine. For more information, call 847-358-7411 or
2. Michael Nedzel Michael married Karen Louise Steinbock. Karen (daughter of Charles Steinbock and Mary Louise Kendrick) was born on 10 Aug 1947. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. Karen Louise Steinbock was born on 10 Aug 1947 (daughter of Charles Steinbock and Mary Louise Kendrick). Children:
- Andrew Charles Nedzel was born on 10 Sep 1974.
- 1. Stephen Michael Nedzel was born on 16 Apr 1979; died on 17 Jun 2011 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA.
Generation: 3
6. Charles Steinbock was born on 4 Oct 1909 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA (son of Charles Steinbock and Sofia Charlotta Valborg Sandström); died on 3 Oct 1971 in At his home, 12 Newburg Avenue, Catonsville, Baltimore County, Maryland; was buried on 6 Oct 1971 in Loudon Park Cemetery, Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland, USA. Charles married Mary Louise Kendrick. Mary (daughter of Richards Marshall Kendrick and Lucy Evelyn Bartee) was born on 10 Jul 1917 in Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama, USA; died on 2 Feb 2008 in Catonsville, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
7. Mary Louise Kendrick was born on 10 Jul 1917 in Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama, USA (daughter of Richards Marshall Kendrick and Lucy Evelyn Bartee); died on 2 Feb 2008 in Catonsville, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA. Notes:
Mary Louise Schoeberlein
Catonsville Times (MD)
20 February 2008 (Wednesday)
Mary Louise (Kendrick Steinbock) Schoeberlein died in her sleep in her Catonsville home on Feb. 2, 2008. She was 90.
One of six children, Mrs. Schoeberlein was born in Mobile, Ala., on July 10, 1917, to Richards Kendrick and Evelyn Bartee.
During World War II, she worked at Union Memorial Hospital as a Red Cross nurse's aide. Later in her life, Mrs. Schoeberlein was an accountant. She lived in Catonsville for more than 50 years and was extremely active in the community. Mrs. Schoeberlein served on local, county and state PTA boards.
As a Cub Scout den mother, she once took 12 boys on a three-day trip to New York, which she considered the highlight of her Scouting career. Mrs. Schoeberlein led her den in numerous Fourth of July parades and chaired the father-son banquet three times. In addition to leading a Girl Scout troop, she volunteered as district chairwoman and organized the first cookie sale for the West District.
For many years, Mrs. Schoeberlein served as treasurer for the Catonsville Woman's Club, chaired many committees and assisted in the Swap Shop. She volunteered at Deaton Medical Center and at the Maryland Science Center. Mrs. Schoeberlein, a longtime member of Christ Lutheran Church, oversaw several mother-daughter banquets, once made 60 children's choir and 30 acolyte robes, helped on area and district Lutheran Church Women boards and was secretary to the state board.
Mrs. Schoeberlein also enjoyed traveling and made several trips abroad, sometimes accompanied by her grandsons.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Charles Steinbock Jr. and William Schoeberlein.
Surviving relatives include C. Richards Steinbock of Annapolis, her son; daughters Karen Nedzel with spouse Michael of Rolling Meadows, Ill., and Joanne Schoeberlein of Westminster; grandsons Andrew and Stephen Nedzel of Chicago and Benjamin Steinbock with Esther of Washington.
On Feb. 9, a memorial service was conducted in Our lady of the Angels Chapel at the Charlestown retirement community. A reception followed at the City Lights cafe. A family interment will take place in Loudon Park Cemetery.
Donations in Mrs. Schoeberlein's name may be directed to Christ Lutheran Church, 700 S. Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21230 or to a charity of the donor's choice.Children:
- Charles Richards Steinbock was born on 15 Jan 1946 in San Francisco, California, USA.
- 3. Karen Louise Steinbock was born on 10 Aug 1947.
Generation: 4
12. Charles Steinbock was born on 10 Jan 1873 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA; died in Nov 1941; was buried in Loudon Park Cemetery, Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland, USA. Charles married Sofia Charlotta Valborg Sandström. Sofia (daughter of Carl August Olsson Sandström and Christina Charlotta Blomberg) was born on 17 Sep 1879 in Huddinge Församling, Stockholms Län; was christened on 18 Oct 1879; died on 22 Sep 1968 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA; was buried on 25 Sep 1968 in Loudon Park Cemetery, Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
13. Sofia Charlotta Valborg Sandström was born on 17 Sep 1879 in Huddinge Församling, Stockholms Län; was christened on 18 Oct 1879 (daughter of Carl August Olsson Sandström and Christina Charlotta Blomberg); died on 22 Sep 1968 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA; was buried on 25 Sep 1968 in Loudon Park Cemetery, Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland, USA. Children:
- 6. Charles Steinbock was born on 4 Oct 1909 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 3 Oct 1971 in At his home, 12 Newburg Avenue, Catonsville, Baltimore County, Maryland; was buried on 6 Oct 1971 in Loudon Park Cemetery, Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland, USA.
- George Rudolph Steinbock was born on 27 Apr 1911 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 20 May 1969 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA; was buried in Loudon Park Cemetery, Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland, USA.
- Valborg Christina Steinbock was born on 12 Jan 1913 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; was christened on 10 Jan 1914; died on 18 Oct 1998.
- Edward Steinbock was born on 8 May 1917; died on 6 Mar 1991 in Volusia, Florida, USA.
14. Richards Marshall Kendrick was born on 22 Aug 1888; died on 18 Feb 1951. Richards married Lucy Evelyn Bartee in 1905. Lucy was born on 31 Jan 1895 in Nanafalia, Marengo Count, Alabama, USA; died on 7 Sep 1983 in Harris County, Georgia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
15. Lucy Evelyn Bartee was born on 31 Jan 1895 in Nanafalia, Marengo Count, Alabama, USA; died on 7 Sep 1983 in Harris County, Georgia, USA. Children:
- 7. Mary Louise Kendrick was born on 10 Jul 1917 in Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama, USA; died on 2 Feb 2008 in Catonsville, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA.