LARRY BUTCHR. STEVENS age 66 of Cedar Lake passed away Saturday June 28 2008 at home with his family. Butch was born July 24 1941 in Hammond IN to Ralph and Katie (Storckman). He is survived by his wife of 46 years Jackie (Burgess) two sons: Brian (Diane) Stevens of Lake Station Scott (Mona) StevensContinue Reading
LARRY BUTCHR. STEVENS age 66 of Cedar Lake passed away Saturday June 28 2008 at home with his family. Butch was born July 24 1941 in Hammond IN to Ralph and Katie (Storckman). He is survived by his wife of 46 years Jackie (Burgess) two sons: Brian (Diane) Stevens of Lake Station Scott (Mona) Stevens of Crown Point three grandchildren: Zachary and Kali Stevens Noah Traficanti two step grandchildren: Bill and Brian Loving one step great grandson Logan Loving very special little friend Bradley Mefford two brothers: Robert (Norma) Stevens of Lansing IL Eugene (Marlene) Stevens of Cary IL sister Mary (late Homer) Hughes of Crown Point mother-in-law Ethel Shinkle of Cedar Lake brother-in-law Louis (Gwen) Burgess of Cedar Lake numerous nieces and nephews. Larry was a member of Living Grace Church of the Nazarene in Merrillville. He was a metallurgist at H.A. Industries Hammond IN for the last eight years and a former supervisor at Stanadyne Steel in Gary for 27 years. He was a graduate of T.F. North Fractional High School Class of 1959 and attended Purdue University Calumet Hammond. Butchloved being with his family and friends and enjoyed bowling and fishing. He bowled on the Saturday Night Live bowling league at Stardust Bowl II Merrillville for 18 years and looked forward to his fishing trips. Attending wrestling events with his grandson and dancing recitals with his granddaughter were his greatest times. Friends may call at Pruzin & Little Funeral Service 811 East Franciscan Drive (on State Road 55 south of State Road 231) Crown Point Tuesday July 1 2008 from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral service will be Wednesday July 2 2008 at 11:00 a.m. from Pruzin & Little Chapel with Rev. Michael Brown officiating. At rest Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens Schererville.
Bill Loving
left a message on July 3, 2008:
Im sorry-I know how much you are going to be missed.I remember you coming to my football games and my bowling tournamentsThanks Butch Billy
Sue Daugherty
left a message on July 1, 2008:
Larry was a great friend neighbor for over 20 years. He was such a good person. We truly missed him and Jackie when they moved away from us. Although we still got to see him at bowling and other outings. It just wasnt the samenot to see him outside planting his flowers and giving us a hello and a smile. Larry you will be missed dearly. Jackie my prayers are with you may the Lord take extra care of you now when you need him the most.
Diane
left a message on July 1, 2008:
Dear Butch You were my best buddy always there for your family no matter what! I am so gonna miss you. I remember the first time you called me BABY (just because thats what Brian called me)and it stuck! I was YOUR baby too!Thank you. I am gonna miss our pinochle games! Boywe had some fun timesour fishing tripsvacations or just hanging out playing cards. You accepted me and my boys as your OWN never making a difference and ALWAYS including them.Thank You! You were always good for advisebut never critical. I am so proud of YOUyou fought a good fightand you must rest now. I love you and I am trulytruly gonna miss you with all my heart. Love (your baby) Diane
Ted and Lauretta Taylor
left a message on July 1, 2008:
Dear Jackie Brian and Scott....It was so good talking to you this morning. We are so very sorry to hear about Larry. Wish we could be there with all of you today and tomorrow. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this time. Remeber the good times we all had in the 6 years we lived in Cedar Lake? How about being on the radio at Golds restuarant. luv ya
Kali Stevens
left a message on June 30, 2008:
My name is Kali Stevens Im the granddaughter of Larry Stevens. He was the best grandpa you could ever have. I loved it when he would come to my recital or grandparents day. He always would say yes to more cloths when my parents would say no. He would always make me laugh when I was sad. I will miss you forever and love you. Kali
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Scott Stevens
left a message on June 30, 2008:
Dad was the best dad I could ever have wished for. He was always a rock for us never judging us and always supporting us. He fought a long hard battle but never complained. He was a true role model for us showing us the work ethic needed to be successful. During this last year as dad battle the liver cancer he was able to live out his most cherished times. No matter how sick he felt he would refuse to miss any of Zacs wrestling meets and fought his way out of the hospital so he could be at Kalis dance recital. I love you DAD and will miss you forever. Scott Stevens
Zac Stevens
left a message on June 30, 2008:
I am the Grandson of Larry Stevens. He was a person that even though he was sick he would always be at my wrestling matches. It meant so much to me to see him out there because I knew he was fighting to get here and it gave me the motivation to win the match for him.He is my hero my grandfatherand my Champion. I love him with all my heart and he will be forever missed. Zac Stevens
Terri Ross
left a message on June 30, 2008:
Aunt Jackie Brian Scott. I will always remember Larry with the great times at the house in Hammond In . even when scott did crazy things to make us laugh and larry just laughed with us till he cryed happy tears thats what he would call them. I will deeply miss you uncle Larry.
Mona Stevens
left a message on June 30, 2008:
The first thing I want people to know is that Larry was not my father - in - law but was my dad. When my own dad went to heaven in October of 2000 Larry had a long talk with me. As my tears ran down my face he gave me a big hug and kissed my cheek and told me that he could not replace my father but he would always be there to give me the love of two fathers. He kept that promise. Now I have two special angels looking over me. Larry I want you to know I love you and will miss you forever and I thank you for everything you have done for me. Also thank you for raising Scott to be just like you he is the most wonderful man I could of ever ask for in a husband and that is because of you. You will always and forever be in my heart. Love your daughter Mona
Caroline Taylor
left a message on June 30, 2008:
Jackie Brian and Scott and The Stevens Family: I am so very sorry to learn of your loss. I remember Larry from the Little League field most of all. Could you find him and my Dad anywhere else??? He was a wonder father and a great person - he will be missed. All of you are in my prayers and my thoughts. I pray that our Lord be with you each and every step of the way. -Caroline
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Bill Loving
left a message on July 3, 2008:
Im sorry-I know how much you are going to be missed.I remember you coming to my football games and my bowling tournamentsThanks Butch Billy
Sue Daugherty
left a message on July 1, 2008:
Larry was a great friend neighbor for over 20 years. He was such a good person. We truly missed him and Jackie when they moved away from us. Although we still got to see him at bowling and other outings. It just wasnt the samenot to see him outside planting his flowers and giving us a hello and a smile. Larry you will be missed dearly. Jackie my prayers are with you may the Lord take extra care of you now when you need him the most.
Diane
left a message on July 1, 2008:
Dear Butch You were my best buddy always there for your family no matter what! I am so gonna miss you. I remember the first time you called me BABY (just because thats what Brian called me)and it stuck! I was YOUR baby too!Thank you. I am gonna miss our pinochle games! Boywe had some fun timesour fishing tripsvacations or just hanging out playing cards. You accepted me and my boys as your OWN never making a difference and ALWAYS including them.Thank You! You were always good for advisebut never critical. I am so proud of YOUyou fought a good fightand you must rest now. I love you and I am trulytruly gonna miss you with all my heart. Love (your baby) Diane
Ted and Lauretta Taylor
left a message on July 1, 2008:
Dear Jackie Brian and Scott....It was so good talking to you this morning. We are so very sorry to hear about Larry. Wish we could be there with all of you today and tomorrow. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this time. Remeber the good times we all had in the 6 years we lived in Cedar Lake? How about being on the radio at Golds restuarant. luv ya
Kali Stevens
left a message on June 30, 2008:
My name is Kali Stevens Im the granddaughter of Larry Stevens. He was the best grandpa you could ever have. I loved it when he would come to my recital or grandparents day. He always would say yes to more cloths when my parents would say no. He would always make me laugh when I was sad. I will miss you forever and love you. Kali
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Scott Stevens
left a message on June 30, 2008:
Dad was the best dad I could ever have wished for. He was always a rock for us never judging us and always supporting us. He fought a long hard battle but never complained. He was a true role model for us showing us the work ethic needed to be successful. During this last year as dad battle the liver cancer he was able to live out his most cherished times. No matter how sick he felt he would refuse to miss any of Zacs wrestling meets and fought his way out of the hospital so he could be at Kalis dance recital. I love you DAD and will miss you forever. Scott Stevens
Zac Stevens
left a message on June 30, 2008:
I am the Grandson of Larry Stevens. He was a person that even though he was sick he would always be at my wrestling matches. It meant so much to me to see him out there because I knew he was fighting to get here and it gave me the motivation to win the match for him.He is my hero my grandfatherand my Champion. I love him with all my heart and he will be forever missed. Zac Stevens
Terri Ross
left a message on June 30, 2008:
Aunt Jackie Brian Scott. I will always remember Larry with the great times at the house in Hammond In . even when scott did crazy things to make us laugh and larry just laughed with us till he cryed happy tears thats what he would call them. I will deeply miss you uncle Larry.
Mona Stevens
left a message on June 30, 2008:
The first thing I want people to know is that Larry was not my father - in - law but was my dad. When my own dad went to heaven in October of 2000 Larry had a long talk with me. As my tears ran down my face he gave me a big hug and kissed my cheek and told me that he could not replace my father but he would always be there to give me the love of two fathers. He kept that promise. Now I have two special angels looking over me. Larry I want you to know I love you and will miss you forever and I thank you for everything you have done for me. Also thank you for raising Scott to be just like you he is the most wonderful man I could of ever ask for in a husband and that is because of you. You will always and forever be in my heart. Love your daughter Mona
Caroline Taylor
left a message on June 30, 2008:
Jackie Brian and Scott and The Stevens Family: I am so very sorry to learn of your loss. I remember Larry from the Little League field most of all. Could you find him and my Dad anywhere else??? He was a wonder father and a great person - he will be missed. All of you are in my prayers and my thoughts. I pray that our Lord be with you each and every step of the way. -Caroline
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