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Steven Endres Obituary

DERBY-Endres, Steven Lee (Palmer) age 40, loving husband, father, and son, and Director of Operations, Creekstone Farms, passed away Thursday, August 13, 2015. Visitation 1-8 PM Tuesday, August 18, with family receiving friends 5-7 PM at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Funeral service 3 PM Wednesday, at NewSpring Church 12200 E. 21st St. N., Wichita. Steve was an avid golfer, and sometimes believable story teller and was always the life of the party. He knew no stranger. Steve is preceded in death by his grandparents, Philip Endres, Paul Stucky, Bill and Scotty Ford, and Don Story; and a dear friend, JJ Johnson. Survivors include his wife, Amy; children, Rhett, Molli and Jett; parents, Frank and Lea Endres, South Haven; father-in-law, Jim Epp, Newton; mother-in-law, Carol and her husband, Gerald Wright, Newton; brother, Eric (Michelle), Mulvane; sisters, Stacy Magee (Sean), Mulvane, Jenie Simon (Courtney), Wichita and Stephanie Palmer, Mobile, AL; grandmothers, Rosie Endres, Haysville, and Darlene Stucky, Inman; numerous loving nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. A memorial has been established with The Endres Children's Education Fund, c/o Carson Bank, P.O. Box 158, Mulvane, KS 67110. Tributes at smithfamilymortuaries.com

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Published by Wichita Eagle on Aug. 16, 2015.

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Jeana Bender

September 4, 2015

I was secretary for at year at MHS and Stevie was one of our "unofficial" office aides. I so enjoyed him and hoped he had a wonderful life. It looks like he built a beautiful one. Very sorry for your loss.

Beverly Cooke

August 21, 2015

Stacy and family. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May God bring you peace during this difficult time.

Rick Wheeler

August 20, 2015

Amy my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Carolyn Claxton-Earnest

August 19, 2015

Endres Family: I did not know, Steven, however, we grew up with his father, Frank, and his siblings. We enjoyed our adventures with the Endres family
in the 1960 & 70's and cherish the friendship and memories. Sorry for your loss. With love,
Carolyn Claxton-Earnest & Kay Claxton.
Our thoughts are with you withndresthe Endres aunts and uncles. dSteowe

Bob Meyer

August 19, 2015

To the Endres Family:
Steve was a fantastic guy and will be greatly missed. When I first moved to Wellington, we spent a lot of time together, much of that time spent laughing or golfing. We will keep your family in our prayers.
Bob & Tiffin Meyer

Brett House

August 19, 2015

Amy and Family,
We send out our condolences for the loss of Steve to our Lord. I will miss seeing him at lunch on Monday and the wonderful smile he brought into the office. Know that he was an amazing man, and he will be missed.
Ark City Chiropractic

Marc & Kris Weaver

August 19, 2015

Dear Endres Family, Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Steve was such a genuine big hearted person that could always put a smile on your face and would do anything for you. He will be deeply missed.

Scott Walker

August 19, 2015

I am so sorry to see Steve too soon! Prayers for the family

Carla Gilbert

August 19, 2015

Amy and family my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Jim & Peggy Graber

August 19, 2015

Jen and family........our thoughts and prayers are with you. Hugs.

August 18, 2015

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Karen Hawthorne

August 18, 2015

Lea And family, I am so sorry for your loss,I know what your going through.May God watch over you and the family through this very hard time

David & Andrea Bekemeyer

August 17, 2015

Dear Endres Family: Words cannot express the sincerest sorrow we have for you at this time. Please know we will pray for you.

Ty Woods

August 17, 2015

So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family and friends are going up. He could always put a smile on your face.

R & E Yard Services LLC

August 16, 2015

We would like to send to the Endres Family our Condolences. We shall keep you all in our Thoughts and Prayers Steve will be missed at Creekstone

Julie Seal

August 16, 2015

To the Endres family:
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

David (Bud ) Weinert

August 16, 2015

My Prayers and Heartfelt Condolences to the entire family of the Endres... I was fortunate to have gotten to know Steve over the past few years due in part to business associations with Creekstone...Your expertise will surely be missed.

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