When Steve and Jo Ellen were an item freshman year at Cathedral, he drove Maureen and me to Rustic Gardens on a double date.  He drove the most beautiful Impala Super Sport I had ever seen.  He was such a gentleman.  We had a great time but it was regrettably the only time we hung out. Later on , during an afternoon football practice (twice a day back then) I made a solo tackle on our quarterback, Steve .  He helped me up , leaned over and said, 'nice tackle'.  Classic Steve. 

I remember watching Dick Clark's Bandstand as well as one local show with Steven, Mary Ann, and Sandy, especially the show my brother Bill (Willie) was on. I often think about those old days there in Beech Grove and all the friends, sure miss those days and the people, Roy, Norma, Mary Ann and Sandy. Rest in Peace Steven

Jim (Jimmie) Taylor, 1953-1959/409 Fletcher Ln.

Steve's Family:

I was sorry to hear of Steve's passing.   I grew up just down the street from steve's family and went to grade school and high school with Steve.   As a kid I was always in awe of Steve's athletic ability - he was the all star in every sport.   We also shared some great times as one of Craney's boys and the last time I saw him was at a Craney recognition event many years ago.   I think I also saw his mom who recognized me right away as if I had never left the Grove!  It was nice to see the video of Steve growing up and his family.    My thoughts and prayers are with all of Steve's family - we were all better for knowing him.

Steve Baughman

I worked with Steve at Polygram Records for many years.
I lost contact with all of my co-workers there when my career ended.
I was so sorry to hear of Steve's passing. Rest in Peace.
My deepest condolences to his Family and Friends.
Sincerely,
                      Howard 

I’ve been Steve’s eye Dr for many years and he was always fun to have in the office to catch up with his many activities. He led a very active and busy life and seeing him slow was painful for us both.  I hope and pray he has found peace. 

I have been lucky to be able to see Steve a few years ago in Indy with some of my fellow fraternity brothers and members of our pledge class "The Chain Gang".  He was quite  a guy and always had some funny stories for sure.  We will all miss him and especially those that have been around him all these years.  He lived life to the fullest that is for sure!                                                           See you later my friend!   

                                                                                                             Skeeter I.A. 816

Dear family,

Dana and I are so sorry for your loss.   We grieve along with you and we also celebrate that Steve is now in a much better place than any of us can even imagine.  

Even though until very recently, I (Terry) haven’t lived in Indiana for over 43 years, my memories of Steve are mostly from our childhood and then later in life on the few occasions we were visiting home AND it happened to coincide with a Swartz reunion, Christmas party, graduation, wedding , etc.   In the early years as cousins growing up in close proximity and having many family gatherings in our younger years, I just remember Steve as the oldest of the many Swartz (Wilkins & Wells) cousins; a formidable group!   We were all  very close and Steve was a leader in the family from the start - in life, school and sports.   We all looked up to Steve.  I will always remember him as an approachable, friendly, humble and personable cousin and friend.

Rest In Peace dear cousin.

OBITUARY

Steven Roy Swartz

March 31, 1950 – May 11, 2019

Little & Sons Funeral Home

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