Stephen Robert Walt

Stephen Robert Walt, 70, of DeKalb, died unexpectedly on Friday, February 9, 2024. Steve was born October 5, 1953, to Johanna and Albert Walt. He grew up in DeKalb, attended St. Mary School and graduated from DeKalb High School Class of 1971. Steve was a beloved husband, father, brother and friend. He was also a retired journeyman tool and die maker, a painter, a creator of projects, a regular at Gordon's Hardware, and a lover of cats. He could often be seen riding his motorcycle around town with his camera around his neck. Steve was a friend of Bill W. and a Deadhead. Steve is survived by his wife, Catherine (Kate) McCabe, his children, Mason Walt and Alison (Trent) Taylor, his sister-in-law Janet (the late Ted) Walt, and his in-laws John (Margaret), Thomas (Maureen) and Joseph McCabe, and nieces and nephews, including Sarah Walt, Rachel (Wil) Weatherly, and Kellie and Colin McCabe. He was predeceased by his beloved brother Ted on February 9, 2021, his parents, his parents-in-laws, John and Catherine (Kitty) McCabe, and lots of cats. May the four winds blow him safely home.

Wake at Finch Funeral Home, 310 Oak St., DeKalb, from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, February 14. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, February 15 at 9:30 a.m. at Christ the Teacher/NIU Newman Center, 512 Normal Road, DeKalb.

Donations in Steve's memory may be made to Tails Humane Society, DeKalb or Voluntary Action Center, DeKalb.  Cremation arrangements were entrusted to: Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL, 60115 (815) 758-3841.