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Stephen R. "Steve" Durbin
1944 - 2025
BORN
1944
DIED
2025
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Stephen Durbin Obituary
November 29, 1944 - October 5, 2025
Stephen R. "Steve" Durbin, 80, of Sullivan, passed away at 4:18 a.m. Sunday, October 5, 2025, in Aspen Creek of Sullivan.
Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., Friday, October 10, 2025, at Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan. Memorials are suggested to Moultrie County PAWS, 10 Leisure Acres, Sullivan, Illinois 61951. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net.
Steve was born November 29, 1944, in Decatur, Illinois, the son of Stephen R. Durbin, Jr. and Eileen (Bell) Durbin-Ayres. He was a U.S. Navy veteran who proudly served during the Vietnam War. Following his military service, he retired from the Taylorville Correctional Center, where he served as a Corrections Food Service Supervisor with the Illinois Department of Corrections. Steve married Wilma Spencer on March 29, 2014, in Taylorville, Illinois.
Steve was known for his generosity, humility, and quiet strength. He believed in sharing what he had with others and often helped family, supported local causes, or surprised servers with generous tips. He valued hard work, lived simply, and found joy in giving more than receiving.
Survivors include his wife, Wilma of Sullivan; son, Josh (Aubrey) Durbin of Manhattan, Kansas; stepson, Cuyler (Natalie) Robinson of LaGrange, Illinois; granddaughter, Skianna (Devin) Anglen of Centralia, Illinois; grandchildren, Addison, Max, and Masen Durbin all of Manhattan, Kansas; step-grandchildren: Henry, Grant, and Lucas Robinson all of LaGrange, Illinois; sisters, Teresa Cure of Kansas City, Missouri, and Judy (Mike) Schanta of St. James, Missouri; and brother, Dr. Ron (Aina) Durbin of Rolla, Missouri. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Travis Durbin; brother, Frank Durbin; and sister, Verna Iklil.
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