Stephen James Lyons

My dear son in law, Words cannot express the sorrow we all feel with your passing. I so wish I would have been able to do something to help you. I watch over your wife and child as much as I possibly can and look forward to meeting you again one day. Love you always, Charlotte

Steve will be truly missed. He was like a surrogate son to me. He grew up with his sisters down the street and I was called on to take him away from home when his graqndfather was taken to the hospital for the final time. He played Santa for my family one christmas and was always a happy young man. I have manyhappy memories of him. We were at his wedding.
God Bless his family and he has risen with the Lord.

Steve sorry it took me so long I've been angry, empty, and just plain sad . I wish I had just one more chance to hang with you. We miss you. Love Jeff, Janice, Bryan & Macey Messbarger

Steve will be greatly missed by everyone. He was such a sweetie. I am so glad he was a part of our family. I just wish we could have seen him more often.
Nancy Lyons

To Lisa & Sydney and all of Steve's family.....I just wanted to tell you how deeply sorrowed I was to hear about Steve's passing. I know he loved you all very much and he will be sorely missed. My heartfelt sympathies are with you ALL and you are in my thoughts...I wish comfort and peace to you Lisa and Sydney, Cliff, Chris, Linda, Debbie, Cheryl, Ben, Matt, Mark, Amber, Elizabeth, Brandy, and Steve's many friends and extended family members

Thank you EVERYONE who has reached out to my daughter and granddaughter during these horrific days. Your support is greatly appreciated by our entire family.

Charlotte Long-Lisa's Mom-Sydney's Grandma & Stephen's Mother In Law

I would just like to thank all of the great entries and heart warm love and donations to our daughters education fund. I would also let it be known that the obituary left out some very important loved ones. Stephen has 2 sons that he adopted from his previous marriage. Cliffored & Christopher. Since his passing I've had the great honor of speaking and sharing many memorys that they have of Stephen. I just want it to be known that I and sydney Jo are not the only ones suffering the lost of a great father and loving man. We all miss him in alot of was. I only wish he could of known how much of an impact he has had on so may friends, family. I'd give any thing for one more hug, kiss,minute of his love in our lives. I have great pease, that he is wathching over his family, children and myself and he is doing what god has callled him to do. sincerly his best friend, loving wife and soul mate. Again thankyou to all of you. He is greatly miss forever.

So, sorry to here of your loss. Stephen was always so full of energy and high spirits. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.

Lisa I wish there was something I could say or do to help though all this but please know we are all here for you and love you so very much. love your lil sis.

Lisa I type this with a heavy heart. I had the priveledge of enjoying Steve's company through many fond friends in Kearney. Steve could light up a room with his smile.My sympathy to you and Sydney.I wil never forget the good times of the past. Truly. Wendy Nickel.

Lisa & Sydney,
I am a Kearney High classmate of Steve's. We were so sad to hear of his death. My husband and I send our deepest sympathies to all of you. Steve was a wonderful, caring and fun guy. I always enjoyed his company during our high school years. I missed him at the 30th class reunion and we talked about how long it had been since we had seen Steve and hoped he was having a good life. Sounds like he was.
Once again, my husband (who also new Steve) and I send out heartfelt prayers and thoughts to you and your entire family.
Angie Kenney and husband Paul Kenney

Steve was such a great guy and what a sense of humor! Lisa & Sydney, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family. May happy memories bring you comfort at this time. Since we can not be there, we send our sympathy and love.

Lisa, Sydney, and Howe Family
We feel so lucky to have met Steve and he will be missed by all of us so much. Even though we only got to spend time with him on the holidays and special occasions he will always hold a special place in our heart. There is nothing I can say to take the pain away Lisa and Sydney but my thoughts are prayers are with you during this difficult time. We love you all very much and may God give you strength.

Brent, Heather, Haley & Makenzie Widtfeldt

Cheryl:

I am so sad to hear of the passing of your brother.

You are in my thoughts and prayers often, although its been many years since we've been in touch.

God speed to you and your family.

Cindy Sell Pol

Lisa and Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. You're in my thoughts.

Sydney,
you are a good friend. You are my best friend. Im sorry about your dad. I will always be here for you. Sisters for life.

Steve was the sweetest man I've ever known. I am very lucky to have known and loved him! We will never truly know how many people he has touched but without a doubt it has been many! Lisa and Syd-I will forever be here for you both, just as Steve would of wished! I love you both! Thanks, Lisa, for sharing your husband with all of us! I love you! Trina

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008

Lisa, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Take comfort in the wonderful memories you had together. God Bless.

Lisa,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your daughter and family. Although we never had the chance to meet Steve we have heard many great things about him.
Sincerely,
Joe & Lisa West & Family

Lisa,
We can express how sorry we are for your loss. I have so many fond memories of Steve. He always knew how to make me smile, and was a great friend. I'm so glad you and Steve let me be a part of Sydneys life. I will never forget our boating trips, and sitting at the house having a beer with Steve. We are so blessed to have both of you as friends. We are here for you no matter what you need. We love you, and we know god will find a way to help you and Sydney through these hard times. Just remember Steve is up there looking down on both of you everyday. God bless you.

I thank Steve for turning me on to Cheap Trick when they were new. For being a good friend. So many memories. Rest In Peace.

Some of the best memories of the past were in High School. Steve made some great memories with everyone who was fortunate enough to be blest by his presence. I will be praying for your family. May you feel the presence of God's everlasting arms wrapped tightly around you all at this time.


(classmate Kearney High School)

Lisa, You have no idea how much I want to take the pain away from and Sydney. Steve was such a good guy and he made me feel welcome in your home all the time. I will never forget the times on the boat. I pray for strength and courage and determination for you to get through this all. May the good times be always in your mind. I am here if you need me- Always!! You're like a sister to me! We love you! Stacy, Dakota, Sadie and Barrett- "Steve's little buddy"

Our deepest sympathies go out to you Lisa, Sydney and family. Steve will be soarly missed by all of his friends and co-workers. He was always so happy and friendly. If you were having a bad day at work, you knew you could always count on him to make you laugh and smile.

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead. I will be praying for you and Sydney. May your memories bring you comfort. God bless you .

Lisa and Sydney,

My thoughts & prayers are with you! If you need anything let me know. You will have a long road ahead of you but the memories you have of Steve/daddy will pull you through.

I will always have great memories of you Steve. You will be greatly missed by all your classmates.

Lisa, thank you for bringing Stephen into our lives. Not only was he the brother I needed or the son that mom always wanted, he was also a wonderful uncle to Ryan, Shannon, Meggan and Clayton. We were so blessed to have him in our lives for these past seven years and he will be missed tremendously. I love you Lisa for giving us such an incredible gift and I am so truely sorry for your loss. Jeanne

Lisa,
I have always thought of you as family. I love you and you are in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this terrible time. I am glad that I was lucky enough to know Steve and the wonderful person that he was.

Our deepest condolences - Brad and Sulin Hamik

Steve will be deeply missed

May God comfort all of you during your time of sorrow. Though my sibbling and I were not as fortunate to have known Steve all over our lives we do cheerish the time and the memories we do have with him.

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I remember the good times and laughs through our high school years. Steve had a great smile and a fun personality. I remember Steve as loving life and always up for adventure.
God bless you all,
Jane

I grew up with Steve in Kearney, and have many fond memory's. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

May God take all your pain away- julie

When ever I came over, I felt like I was home. You and Steve were always up for chatting about the good o'l days and helped me with what ever I needed. With love I'm sorry Lisa and I'm here for you. R.I.P uncle Steve

To our wonderful daughter. Lisa, words cannot express how Keith & I feel at this time. We love you and are here for you and Sydney today and always.

Love, Mom & Keith