Darwin Stephens

Darwin W. Stephens, 77, of Millstadt, Ill., born Friday, Dec. 16, 1938, in St. Louis County, Mo., died Thursday, March 31, 2016 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo.

Darwin was an officer for Federal Reserve Bank in St. Louis, Mo. Darwin loved his church family and was a member of Union United Methodist Church in Belleville, Ill., and sang in the choir at Hope Church in Belleville, and served on numerous committees. He attended Bel-Nor Grade School, Normandy High School, and graduated from DeSoto High School. Darwin was a U.S. Army veteran. While working he earned his business degree from St. Louis University, and graduated from the Banking University of Wisconsin, Madison. His second career was with the U.S. Department of Labor as an economist. Celebrating life with his family was important, and Darwin showed this in his fondness to sing, dance, camp, fish, hike, golf and travel whenever he was able.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James Lee and Edna, nee Copeland, Stephens; brothers, Harold Stephens, and James Milton Stephens; brothers-in-law, James Touchette, and Charles Maguire; and sister-in-law, Amintia, nee Justus, Stephens.

Surviving are his devoted wife of 52 years, Janet A., nee Touchette, Stephens; children, Craig T. (Kim) Stephens, Carol A. (Tim) Arehart, and Keith A. (Sarah) Stephens; sister, Dora Jane Maguire; sisters-in-law, Norma Stephens, and Beverly Stephens; brother-in-law, Robert C. (Lynn) Touchette; grandchildren, Andrew (Melissa) Stephens, Sally Stephens, Jacob Arehart, Maggie Arehart, Katherine Humphreys, and Jocelyn Humphreys; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Memorials may be made to the National Parks Conservation Association or donor's choice. Condolences may be expressed online at www.kurrusfh.com.

Visitation: Friends may call from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, April 3, 2016 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, Ill.

Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, April 4, 2016 at Kurrus Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Jay Krumeich officiating. Interment will follow at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, Mo.

KURRUS FUNERAL HOME, Belleville, Ill.

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Published by Belleville News-Democrat on Apr. 2, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Darwin Stephens

10 Entries

Allan and Sally Kent

April 5, 2016

Janet and Carol, Sally and I just learned of Darwin's death, and we are so sorry. Please know we're thinking of you and offer our heartfelt sympathy

April 4, 2016

Janet, Sorry for your loss. Just heard the loss of Darwin. Awesome Gentlemen. Thoughts and Prayers to you and your family. Mitzi Schmidt

April 4, 2016

I'm so very sorry, Janet, for the loss of your wonderful husband! I'll never forget his positive attitude and bright smile during stretch class. His light will be missed! Cindy Schuessler

April 4, 2016

sending your family our sympathies for the loss of Darwin. We had too little time to meet and get to know him. I am praying for you and your family.
Mary Rennie and family

April 4, 2016

I send my sympathy to your family from Mary Rennie and family. Sorry I had so little time to meet Darwin and get to know him.

Edward Schott

April 2, 2016

Jan, I am so sorry to learn about Darwin please know what a great guy he was and how much we also will miss him. You and the family have my have deepest sympathy.

Pam Haynie

April 2, 2016

Oh Janet! I'm so sorry about Darwin!! Praying that the Lord will give you and the rest of the family peace and comfort during this difficult period of your loss. We have such fond memories of the golf tournaments in Cape Girardeau!! Such great times with special friends. May you find comfort in fond memories you and Darwin shared. Those are what get you through the pain of your loss. Warm thoughts are with you.

Rick Johns

April 2, 2016

Thanks for being one of the best bosses I ever had at The fed. I'll miss your humor and your smile.

Susan Holcomb

April 2, 2016

Praying for you and your family Janet ,in the loss of our beloved Darwin. I will miss my Hero sitting behind me in Church. God's grace and peace to you.
Sue Holcomb & Dolores Harris

PHIL ODOM

April 2, 2016

SEMPER FI - FELLOW VETERAN
THANK YOU - FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY.
You are one of our heroes.
We will remember you always and miss you dearly.
Take your Warrior's rest for a duty well done.

I wish to extend to members of your family my deepest sympathy on their loss. May the force of GOD be with them as they walk through this difficult time. May the loving promises of our LORD and Savior comfort them and give them strength.

As a grateful Veteran, I leave my sympathy and hope you accept this as a small token of appreciation for the honorable and faithful service rendered by your loved one to our Country.

SEMPER FI
U. S. MARINE AND VIET NAM VET

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