John E. Stearns, age 70, of Steger, IL, passed away peacefully April 10, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Roberta Stearns. Loving father of Ronald (Jeanetta) Stearns and John (Vickie) Stearns. Cherished grandfather of Riahna, Jessica, Lauren and Melany Stearns. Dear brother of Robert (Barbara) Stearns. Visitation Monday, April 14, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. until time of funeral service 11:00 a.m. at Smits Funeral Homes-Steger Memorial Chapel 3045 Chicago Road Steger, IL 60475. Interment at Skyline Memorial Park - Monee, IL. John retired from the Steger Public Works as a Foreman after over 25 years of service.