Stephen "Kimo" D. Kimak

Stephen Kimak “Kimo” Age 56, of Joliet, Illinois, passed away on December 25, 2025.

He was born on August 10, 1969, in Joliet, Illinois. After graduating from Providence Catholic High School in 1987, he pursued his dreams at the University of St. Francis, where he continued his football career and earned a degree in communications, Class of 1991.

Stephen “Kimo” was known for his kindness, humor, strong work ethic, and deep love for his family. He enjoyed fishing, sports, cooking, and golfing, and especially loved family vacations.

He is survived by his wife, Jennifer (Hindman) Kimak; his three daughters, Joycelyn Loftis (Luke Loftis), Jenna Kimak, and Jolee Kimak; his parents, Stephen Kimak and Sandra Valerugo-Kimak; his siblings Christine Kimak and Jeffery (Mary) Kimak; his father-in-law, Kenneth Hindman; and his many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by maternal grandparents Domenic and Ethel (Sis) Valerugo, paternal grandparents Roma and Stephen Kimak; mother-in-law Joyce Hindman, sister-in-law Jody Russell; aunt Juanita Klimek and uncle William Kimak.

A Memorial Mass will be held on January 3, 2025 at 11:00 am at Queen of Apostle Catholic Church, 18 Woodlawn Ave., Joliet, Illinois. The Mass will be followed by a Celebration of Life at The Elks club in Joliet at 3:00.

Please omit flowers, all memorials will go to St. Francis Nursing School, Plant a tree or to the girls college fund.