Photo courtesy of Markwell Funeral Home - Casey
Sep 20, 1950 - Dec 2, 2017
I would like to pass on my condolences to Roy's family in there time of loss of a really great person and teacher. I was a student of his both at Tuscola and Lakeland. We learned a lot and had some great fun as well
Tim Schultz
December 08, 2017 | Pesotum, IL
So sorry to hear of the passing of Roy. I had the pleasure to work for Roy at Arise when I was attending Lake Land. I did my SOEP at Arise and enjoyed working with him. He made things fun and never a dull moment around him. Some good times I had working there.
He will be greatly missed
My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time.
Angie Vanatta
December 06, 2017 | Yale, IL
I had the pleasure of working with Roy at Lake Land College for several years, Roy was always cheerful and a great person to be around, he will be greatly missed by all.
Wayne Lockett
December 06, 2017 | Westfield, IL
Roy became an extended member of our family gatherings through my cousin, Peggy Hutson. Good guy and a pleasure to know.
Bob & Rita Sivertson
December 05, 2017 | West Terre Haute, IN
Sorry for your loss , praying for the family .
Barbara Kralman
December 05, 2017 | Teutopolis, IL
We are so sorry to hear about Roy's passing. We want to thank him for his years of service to our country. We know that he will be missed by all.
Keith and Debi Sinclair
December 05, 2017 | Casey, IL
I am so sorry to hear. Prayers.
Michele Douglas
December 04, 2017 | Marshall, IL
Dr. Roy Max Stephen, age 67, of Martinsville, IL passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2017 at his home in rural Martinsville, IL. He was born September 20, 1950 on the family homestead in rural Casey, IL, the son of Max Henry Stephen and V. Ruth Perisho Stephen.
He is survived by his daughter, Megan Stephen Dennison and husband Adam and their daughters, Mia and Emelia of Buffalo, IL; stepdaughters, Dustha Wahls and husband Eric and daughters, Delaney and Lauren of Charleston, IL and Kristin McVey of St. Charles, MO; brothers, Don Stephen and wife Barb of Casey, IL and Paul Stephen of Martinsville, IL; many nephews, nieces, great nephews and nieces and his special friend of many years, Peggy Hutson and family, Kyle Hutson and wife Adrienne and children, Evangeline and Jed of Marshall, IL and Kristen Hwang and husband Phil and children, Savannah and Lily of Avon, IN. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Betty Eileen Stephen and sister in law, Sheila McDonough Stephen.
Roy was a 1968 graduate of Casey High School where he participated in FFA, 4-H and tennis. He served his country in the US Army from 1972 – 1974 as a flight medic in I-9 CAV. Roy earned his Bachelor degree from Southern Illinois University and his Master degree and PhD from University of Illinois in Soil Chemistry. He previously taught at Tuscola High School and Lake Land College. Roy was always very active in the agricultural community and owned and operated Arise Research and Discovery, Inc. in rural Martinsville, IL from 1994 to present.
A gathering for family and friends will be held from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 9, 2017 at Arise Research and Discovery office, 3998 E. Snake Trail Rd., Martinsville, IL. A prayer service will be conducted at 11:15 a.m. by Mr. Greg Sherwood. (Food will be provided.)
Memorial donations may be made to family c/o Markwell Funeral Home, PO Box 175, Casey, IL 62420.
To view the full obituary, send a condolence message, light a candle or post photos, visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Greenwell Funeral Home of Martinsville, IL is in charge of the arrangements.
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