James Steir, 47, February 3, 2013, of Rockford, IL, former longtime resident of Chicago’s South side-Bridgeport, beloved companion of Maxine Blevins; devoted son of the late George and Sylvia Kostaker Steir; dear brother of George Steir, the late Michell Steir, the late Peter Steir and the late Cathy Steir; loving uncle of many. Resting at CENTRAL CHAPEL, 6158 S. Central Ave., Chicago, where friends may call on Friday, Feb. 15, from 2 to 9 p.m. Cremation Countryside Crematory. PLEASE OMIT FLOWERS. DONATIONS TO JAMES STEIR FUND IN CARE OF FUNERAL HOME, APPRECIATED. For information or to express your thoughts or memories in the online guest book, 773-581-9000, or www.chapelc.com or www.facebook.com/centralchapel.