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Steven McCLUSKEY Obituary
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McCLUSKEY, Steven Earl Passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 16 in Minneapolis, MN. He was a man who loved life, family, friends, and laughter. Born on March 18, 1949 Steve grew up in a very close family. He enjoyed competing in all youth sports. He graduated from Middletown High School where he excelled in football. Steve earned an athletic scholarship to Northwest Missouri State College where his exploits earned him a tryout with the Chicago Bears. While achieving success as a model for print media, Steve also demonstrated his great care and skill as a coach for youth track. He led several club teams to regional and national finals. As much as coaching, he enjoyed mentoring youth, including his nieces and nephews and inspiring all to reach for the fulfillment of their promise. Steve was a man of faith. He served as a deacon of his church and often spoke of and demonstrated his convictions through his regard and loyalty to others. With a ready smile, no one near him remained a stranger for long. He was preceded in death by his father, John, Sr. He is survived by his loving wife Yvette, his daughters Stevy Crystal and Whitney, his grandson Jakius, Mother Helen, Brother John Jr, Sisters Mildred and Karen and several nieces, nephews, cousins. Services will be held Sunday, February 22 at 3pm at True Vine Missionary Baptist Church in Minneapolis, MN.
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Memories and Condolences
for Steven McCLUSKEY
Sylvia Pate
February 16, 2024
Rest in Paradise, Steve
Sylvia & Linda Pate. Middletown High School classmates
Middletown, Ohio
J Carol Brown
October 31, 2021
I'm so sorry to hear this. We were good friends in Kansas City. Rest well my friend.
Carol Bethel-Brown
Lori Carter
March 12, 2021
My condolences to the family, I have never met Steve but I feel like I have known him forever. It is funny how I found this page. I googled his name because I recently moved into a house on 17th avenue that at one time belonged to him. When I first moved in this house it was still full of a lot of his old belongings mainly a lot of paperwork. I have been here a year now and still am going thru boxes and file cabinets in the basement where I will find a lot of things like newspaper articles, cards he wrote to his wife and things of that nature, also old lottery tickets, boxes and boxes of old lottery tickets, lol. I have found a lot of interesting things out about this man and some of the things I have kept because I find them very interesting, and honestly was hoping one day to find someone who knew him and maybe wanted these things. Alot of articles about his days playing football for highschool and college. I just found an article he saved and decided to google his name and this is what popped up. So I felt like I needed to say something even though I did not know him, maybe someone who did or someone in his family would reach out toe and be interested in some of these memorabilia that I have found. Once again I sorry for your loss he seemed like a wonderful man from the things of his that I have found.
Lori Carter
March 12, 2021
My condolences to the family, I have never met Steve but I feel like I have known him forever. It is funny how I found this page. I googled his name because I recently moved into a house on 17th avenue that at one time belonged to him. When I first moved in this house it was still full of a lot of his old belongings mainly a lot of paperwork. I have been here a year now and still am going thru boxes and file cabinets in the basement where I will find a lot of things like newspaper articles, cards he wrote to his wife and things of that nature, also old lottery tickets, boxes and boxes of old lottery tickets, lol. I have found a lot of interesting things out about this man and some of the things I have kept because I find them very interesting, and honestly was hoping one day to find someone who knew him and maybe wanted these things. Alot of articles about his days playing football for highschool and college. I just found an article he saved and decided to google his name and this is what popped up. So I felt like I needed to say something even though I did not know him, maybe someone who did or someone in his family would reach out toe and be interested in some of these memorabilia that I have found. Once again I sorry for your loss he seemed like a wonderful man from the things of his that I have found.
Lori Carter
(513)849-7254
John Patton
April 23, 2020
It saddens me to learn that Stevie(as I knew him) died over five years ago. I left Middletown in !966, but I knew him for four years and he was always a friend. I lived on16th for two years, and he and Robbie Vinson would sometimes visit our home. We played basketball and football on Edison School's playgrounds. Now, I will forever regret that I did not try to contact him sooner.
Rhonda Peebles- Arnold
March 6, 2019
To the Family of Steve McCluskey I have continue keep you all in prayer. I was raise up on 17th Avenue and I always wonder down the street. I was young he was friendly and kind person. May God keep the McCluskey Family in Prayer.
Moore- Peebles Family
Sylvia Pate
February 15, 2019
Rest in Paradise, Stevie. I know that you are missed..
Enoch (tony) Watkins
November 25, 2016
Very good friend ,grow up across the street
Margee Hyer
November 22, 2016
I went to college and worked with Steve at Northwest Mo. State. He was always happy, upbeat and fun to be around. Was so shocked to see this. Blessings and prayers to all the family. Rest in the Lord, Stevie.
Margee Hyer
Isis Ausar
March 24, 2016
My heart is very heavy and it saddens me to learn of his transition at this late date. I first met Steve at a college in Denison IA. We transferred to NWMS the following year. We had a great time in school. He said that he was the godfather of my daughter when we lived on campus. I was married to a good friend of his, George Motley Jr. I will post some of the many pictures I have of him soon.
Peace to you,
Isis-Ast Ankh Ausar (Sunny)
Linda Pate
March 11, 2015
It is with a lot of heartfelt sympathy that I am writing this message. Steve was a close classmate back during our junior and senior high school days in Middletown, Ohio. He was such a close friend. My heart is truly heavy! I feel the pain your family is going through, as I have lost all 5 of my brothers, all previously from Middletown, Ohio. In loving memory, LINDA PATE.
Steve Weinstein
March 11, 2015
I went to school with SEM, played football with him, even with Doc Bremer in grade school, and was always impressed with his character, disposition, and intelligence. He was a stand-out human being...period
Sylvia Pate
March 5, 2015
My condolences to the McCluskey family. I went to Middletown High School, was a year ahead of Stevie and I remember him so well. He was a good friend of my family. RIP always and God bless and give the family strength.
Carol "Berta" Hooks Flowers
February 28, 2015
Farewell friend....Stevie McCluskey....never got my nickname correct on purpose! Always laughingly said, "so long Birdie" when we walked home from school in the same group! So grateful we are once again in the same group, "the redeemed of JESUS CHRIST!" Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of HIS saints! Psalm 116:15. So long Stevie! From Berta. Family you are in my prayers.
Carolyn Jett-McKinney
February 28, 2015
To the McCluskey Family:
Please accept my condolences in the loss of Stevie. I will always remember the McCluskey family. My grandmother (Amanda Cox) was a great friend of Mrs. Helen McCluskey. May his soul rest in the mighty arms of God.
February 24, 2015
To the MCCluskey Family your loss was our loss and Heavens gain. On behalf of your cousins the Mack families Yours in Christ Doris Fuller McNeal--Middletown Ohio
Linda Begley Flack
February 23, 2015
Saddened to hear of Steven's passing, but pleased to know he was serving God. We attended classes together at McKinley Jr. High. In 8th grade Social studies he sat just behind me & we were in all of the same classes. In 9th grade, we were in Mr. Prichard's algebra class. Sad to see our former classmates leaving ahead of us, but again happy to know that he is w/ our Heavenly Father. Love & Prayers to Family & Friends! Linda Begley Flack, Former Jr High Classmate
Joan Andrews Pipkins
February 23, 2015
Please accept my condolence in the passing Steve.
Regina Williams Brooks
February 23, 2015
To the McCluskey Family, sorry to hear about Steve. He was a classmate and friend. May you be comforted in knowing that Steve is with the Lord.
February 23, 2015
Love and prayers to the entire family. Stevie you will always be in our hearts. Peace.
Verna,Tony and Virgie
Debbie Powell Johnson
February 23, 2015
Sending condolences to the McCluskey family. I remember Steve, his mom and dad and his siblings because my grandparents (Cox) family lived next door. Fond memories of such a nice person. May God continue to comfort you during these difficult days.
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Verna Bradshaw
February 22, 2015
Stevie and daughter visiting from Minnesota
Verna Bradshaw
February 22, 2015
Bob Hart
February 22, 2015
To the McCluskey family - and the wife and family of Steve: We pray for healing and peace among all of you, and share in mourning the loss of your loved one.
Bob and Rita Hart
Angela Cox
February 22, 2015
To the family of Steve,
I would like to offer my condolences on behalf of the Cox family . My grandparents Eugene and Amanda Cox lived next door to his parents on 17th avenue. It is my prayer that almighty God warms your heart with many precious memories of Steve, and May God keep you in perfect peace.
February 22, 2015
I love you and miss you uncle. Gone too soon. - Nina
Cheryl Bryant-Maxwell
February 21, 2015
Dear Family, Be comforted in knowing that Steven is with the Lord in heaven and will always remain with us in our heart. Sadly missed by a friend and class mate.
KAREN PIPKIN
February 21, 2015
TO THE MCCLUSKEY FAMILY. MY PRAYERS AND LOVE ARE WITH YOU ALL DURING THIS TIME OF SORROW. STEVEN SMILE WAS ENOUGH TO BRIGHTEN ANY ROOM.WILL KEEP EACH ONE IN MY THOUGHTS. SAFE TRAVELS. KAREN AND KELINA PIPKIN
Pat & Tryone Robinson
February 21, 2015
To the Family of Steve McCluskey, Sorry for your lost and I will keep your Family in Prayer. I live on 17th Avenue across from Steve's Mother. I send him a lot when he would come to visit his Mom and Family. He will be miss.
Rhonda Peebles-Arnold
February 21, 2015
To the Family of Steve McCluskey, my Family Peebles-Moore send there Condolence and Prayers. God had better plans for Stevie. He is resting in the arms of God. My Family live in 800 Block of 17th Avenue where Stevie was raise up and where his Mom live today. He will be miss by his Family.
February 21, 2015
Dear Family May god bless and keep you all. Steven was a dear friend and class mate. Very Sorry to hear of his passing.
February 21, 2015
Dear family: We are with you in spirit & prayer. May you hold on to God's unchanging hand, grace and mercy during this time of loss. Love you all cousins Pete & Pat Trammell
February 21, 2015
To the Mccluskey family. So sorry to hear of Steven's passing. Will be praying for you all...Bridgett Barrett
Gloria Dean Clay and Family
February 21, 2015
We were shocked and saddened to hear of Steven's passing. May precious memories comfort all of us who loved him dearly.
Love and Prayers....
Shirley Robinson
February 21, 2015
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Jennifer
February 21, 2015
McClusky Family, I'm simply an Hamilton native and don't know your family, but wanted to extend my sympathies to you on your loss. We miss our departed loved ones, but have the comfort of what's promised to those that are saved, like Steven - we will see each other again one day! God bless you all, and MARANATHA!
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