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2021
Steven Aters Obituary
Born: April 23, 1966 in Chicago, IL
Died: December 13, 2021 in Cape Girardeau, MO
Steven August Aters, 55, of Scott City, died December 13, 2021 at the Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau. He was our beloved son, grandson, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, nephew and friend.
Aters was born April 23, 1966, in Chicago Illinois, to R. J. and Frankie Lee Aters.
He attended Plano High School in Plano IL. His favorite hobbies were hunting, fishing and eating his mom's southern cooking.
He is survived by three sons: Jason Aters and three grandchildren of Sandwich, IL; Kyle Aters and one grandson of Fessenden, ND; and Zach Aters of Elgin IL. Seven siblings and their spouses mourn the loss of their brother: Cyndi Robinson Gavin, Robert E. Aters, Cynthia (Robinson) Broadus, J.R. Robinson, Donna (Aters) Patterson, David Aters, and Marie (Aters) Reed. Steve has many aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind a dear friend, Keith Masters, whom he called "my brother of another mother".
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Private cremation will be handled by the Amick-Burnett Crematory in Scott City. Donations may be made online in Steven's memory to Addiction Treatment/Support at
Kendall County Health Department (KCHD): www.kendallhealth.org/donate/ or mail a check to KCHD, 811 W. John St., Yorkville, IL 60560.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Debra Edwards
December 16, 2021
Condolences to all of Steve´s family and friends. I am so sorry for your/our loss. My brother, Bruce, and I were Steve´s cousins. While growing up, we enjoyed summertime visits that included getting to go to the racetrack.We also loved when our families had Christmas dinners together. Steve was loved by us and many other cousins too! With sincere sympathy, Deb
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