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Stephen Harrell Obituary

Stephen Carroll Harrell, 55, of Kansas City, KS, died Friday, May 1, 2009 at his home. Memorial services are pending. The family requests memorial contributions to the American Diabetes Association, 10580 Barkley, Suite 400, Overland Park, KS 66212. Steve was born June 19, 1953, in Pocahontas, Arkansas, and had lived in Kansas City most of his life. He was a 1971 graduate of Wyandotte High School. Steve owned Marcy's Restaurant at 2631 NE Vivion Rd. Kansas City, MO for 22 years. He was honest and a hardworker. Steve was an avid model car collector, enjoyed Baseball, and Corvettes. Survivors include his parents Max and Edna Harrell, of Gladstone, MO; sister, Dianne Harrell and brother-in-law, Thomas Imig, Mission Hills, KS; a niece, Cory and nephew, Matthew Imig; beloved companion of 22 years Joyce E. Gregory, Kansas City, MO; and many friends. (Condolences may be expressed at: www.porterfuneralhome.com Arrangements: Porter Funeral Home & Crematory, 1835 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City, KS (913) 621-6400)

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Published by Kansas City Star on May 2, 2009.

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