Steven Stokes Obituary
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Robert Stokes
August 18, 2008
Brother Steve, you will never know how much we are going to miss you.I wake every morning with the haunting reality that your not a phone call away.This is what being alone is like and it sucks.I can only wait till we all meet up again. You guys went away too soon.Your brother Rob.
kathy stokes
August 4, 2008
steve, you were the love of my life, best friend and soul mate. i am so thankful to God for every single minute i had shared with you. your smile and your love will remain with me forever. a poem i would like to share. author unknown. "death is nothing at all" death is nothing at all i have only slipped away into the next room. i am i, and you are you. whatever we were to each other, that we still are. call me by my old familiar name, speak to me in the easy way which you always used. put no difference in your tone, wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow. laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed together. let my name be ever the household word that it always was, let it be spoken without effect, without the trace of a shadow on it. life means all that it ever meant. i am waiting for you in the interval, somewhere very near, just around the corner. all is well. rest in peace my dear husband. i will always love you.
kathy stokes
August 4, 2008
steve, you were the love of my life, best friend and soul mate. i am so thankful to God for every single minute i had shared with you. your smile and your love will remain with me forever. thank you!
Daniel Stumbris
August 2, 2008
hey mom i just found this guest book thank you everyone for all the nice things you all said it really helps alot this is his son dan. we really miss you dad and we cant wait untill our soul cross paths. your memories will be charished forever. i no your up there looking down on us all and were down here looking up on you. you had a great life with alot of friend and family that you loved. youll be greatly missed. i love you dad see you soon
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Julie Drollinger
August 2, 2008
Kathy,
I'm here for you if you need anything at all. I'm going to miss you every day until you come back.
Kim Kempfer
August 1, 2008
Dear Kathy:
Kelly and I just heard the horrible news from Lisa Hudson and our hearts go out to you and your family. I was just thinking about you the other day. My prayers are with you. If there is anything we can do to help, please let me know.
Nate Hudson
August 1, 2008
Dear Kathy,
Lisa and I just heard the news and were completely shocked. Our hearts and prayers are with you. If there is anything that we can do to help, please let us know. Call us when you are able.
Sincerely,
Nate and Lisa Hudson
Mark Wundrock
July 31, 2008
Dear Kathy and family,
We are very sorry for your loss and we will keep you in our prayers.
Steve,
Thanks so much for giving me the opportunity to play in the band and for always being such a great friend!! We really miss you!
Tony Holmes
July 31, 2008
I didn't see Steve many times after the Marquette Electronics days, but every time I did I was reminded of what a fun and genuine person he was. My sympathies to your family.
Gregg Groh
July 31, 2008
Dear Stokes Family,
Our family is sorry to hear of the loss of Steve.
We were friends and neighbors in the 70’s and attended the same High School. Steve was always kind and considerate to everyone. The fun and laughs we shared are wonderful memories.
Patti Raymond
July 30, 2008
Kathy, I'm very sorry to hear about Steve, my thoughts & prayers are with you and your family. It' too bad we have not kept in touch through the years. My best to you.
Sherrie Reiser
July 30, 2008
Dear Kathy, Daniel, Joseph, and family. I'm so very sorry to hear of Steve's passing. I worked with him for many years at Marquette and considered him a good friend during that time. Steve will be remembered in my prayers, as will the rest of your family.
Rick Ranz
July 30, 2008
Kathy, please allow me this indulgence.
Dude!!! This is your buddy Rick. I know that you can read this and that you're listening to me every day. I know that it's selfish...but I feel cheated. Me, you & the wives had many good times ahead of us. You and I were supposed to grow old together.
All of that aside...blessed were you for finding your calling with your Bluegrass music. I literally could not have been happier that you found your calling and that you were able to enjoy it. "Our Town" and "Wagon Wheel" were my favorites.
You had the magical gift of validating a person's importance upon a first chance meeting. Everyone who met you felt that they were the single source of your attention and praise. Thank you for making my family and I feel the same way.
Dude...You 'da MAN!!!
I already miss you....along with another couple thousand other heartbroken folks. Don't stay away too long and visit whenever you feel the urge. I have a Captain & Diet waiting for you.
Sue Runkel
July 29, 2008
Dear Kathy and Boys
I was shocked when I heard of the horrible tragedy. I had just seen Steve a few weeks ago in my office at M&I and he told me about the excitement of his riding his motorcycle and I told him to be safe. He was one of the most wonderful men I have ever met - Kathy my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time...please know there is now another ANGEL up in Heaven watching over you and your family.
Heather and Rachel Latz
July 29, 2008
Dear Kathy,
With heartfelt sympathy our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mike and Gina Boudreau
July 29, 2008
Dear Kathy and Family,
I am so sorry for your sudden loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love Mike and Gina (Sandahl).
Todd Korup
July 29, 2008
It was a pleasure having known Steve. I was very sad to hear of his sudden passing, he will be missed.
My deepest sympathy goes out to the Stokes family and all of those who knew and loved him.
Julie Olszewski
July 29, 2008
Kathy & Family,
My sincerest condolences to all of you. I worked with Steve at We Energies. Liked him from the time he started. Steve was a very good worker, did his job well and was always willing to help his co-workers out. He spoke very highly of you, the boys and his pets. Absolutely loved his sense of humor. It was so much fun to discuss different topics with him. If the topic of our conversation was of a serious nature, somehow we'd end up laughing seeing the irony in it and if the topic was funny to start with, we would have laughed even harder and Steve was always good for belting out laughter. I will miss him.
Kim and Boyd Reese
July 29, 2008
Dear Kathy & Family:
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Although we only knew of Steve through Kim and Bill Burge, we understand that he was a kind soul that others aspired to follow.
May God bless you during this difficult time.
Rodney Robenhorst
July 29, 2008
Steve was a great co-worker and would do anything to help out. He Loved his family very much. He will always be in my prayers. You should be very proud of him. I will miss Steve.
Bonnie Erickson
July 29, 2008
I have only fond memories of Steve from highschool. He had a heart of gold. May God bless your family during this tragic time.
Barb Brinkmann
July 28, 2008
Dear Kathy,
I am so saddened to hear of your loss. Steve will always be remembered by everyone who knew him. My sympathy to you and your family.
God Bless,
Audrey Schilz
July 28, 2008
The last time I saw Steve was at our Marquette Electronics summer picnic and he was with you Kathy. I remember thinking that I was so happy he found you and the two of you had children together. Steve was a wonderful man and a good friend and I am happy that he was blessed with a woman and children that he obviously adored. My sympathy goes out to you and your family.
Audrey Moran Schilz
Bill Armstrong
July 28, 2008
Hey Steve-o. I believe you are up there somewhere. Thanks for bringing me into the band and for being so positive and accepting as I struggled to catch up. You always said that after your heart issues you greatly appreciated every day and it certainly showed. We are all better people for having known you---thanks for that. I will pray that your family finds strength during these difficult times.
brenda bohlen
July 28, 2008
Dear Kathy,
I am a friend of Dan's mother. I wanted to express my sympathy to you, Daniel and Joey. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Kerry Nolan (Engelmann)
July 28, 2008
Kathy,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I remember sharing so many good times with you and Steve, what great memories. You're very fortunate to have had him in your life. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Heidi (Winkler) Brau
July 28, 2008
Dear family,
I knew Steve from High School and he was kind to everyone (which was unusual for the boys in our class!). We are truly sorry to hear of his passing and pray for comfort for you and your family. Rob & Heidi Brau
David & Marilyn Lauer
July 28, 2008
Dear Kathy and family,
Our sincere sympathies go out to you. We are your nephew Ben's grandparents. May you be comforted by the many memories you and Steve have created during your life together.
Staci Piontek
July 28, 2008
Many thoughts and wishes to all of you during this time of loss and pain. My deepest sympathy to all of you.
Richie Jaehnig
July 28, 2008
To Kathy and your family you have my deepest sympathy for your loss of Steve. I will miss him also, as we worked together at We-Energies and I also had the pleasure of training him about part of the gas engineering area, when he came here a number of years ago.
Sincerely,
Richie Jaehnig
Stephanie McCready
July 28, 2008
Kathy,
Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts at this sorrowful time.
With Sympathy
Candy Eidler
July 28, 2008
Kathy, I am so sorry for your sudden loss of Steve. It was fun working with Steve the "Dodge Man". I was able to see his band play and enjoyed the music. He will be greatly missed and already is.
Marty Burch
July 28, 2008
Dear Kathy and family -- We are deeply saddened to hear about Steve. Music was always great fun with him around.
Marty Burch
Big Cedar Bluegrass Band
Ann Butler
July 28, 2008
I am an old high school friend of Steve's, and also exchanged letters with Steve while he was in military service. I had recently found him on a website for bluegrass concerts. He sent me some emails, and I was looking forward to seeing him play soon. I remember Steve always had a positive attitude and good sense of humor, & a nice hearty laugh! He will be dearly missed. Ann Petitjean - Butler
Kitt Kittelberger
July 28, 2008
I have fond memories of Steve's freindship and the years of working with him. I am deeply sorry for your loss. May it be comforting to you, to know that he is now alive with our savior Jesus Christ.
Peggy Stoop
July 28, 2008
Hi Kathy,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Steve was a gentle person and even though I did not know him well, he was a kind and gracious. Take good care. Love, Peggy
Wendy Zeitler
July 28, 2008
My deepest symphathy to the Stokes family. Steve will be dearly missed by all of friends from Marquette Medical Systems.
Ken Butler
July 28, 2008
Sorry to hear of Steve's sudden loss. I remember him from high school. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Stokes family and friends. The Butler family of Plano, Texas.
Mary Angela Theys
July 28, 2008
Dearest Kathy
You have my deepest and heartfelt condolences for the loss of Steve.
I was so glad to finally meet Steve at Strawberry Festival last summer.
May you find peace and comfort during this time. I am here for you
Much Love Bokaymary
Shelly Wojciuk
July 28, 2008
My deepest sympathy to the family and friends. It was a true pleasure to have worked with Steve, he will be missed dearly.
Bill Burge
July 28, 2008
Kathy we are so sorry this happenend life can be so unfair. Any thing you need we are hear for you .. Love Dad & Mary
James Brocksmith
July 28, 2008
Steve was a good friend and we played some great music together. He played two shows with us filling-in on bass and we always had a good time. I will miss seeing him around town at the different shows. Our deepest sympathies going to the Stokes family.
James Brocksmith and the Liberty Bluegrass Band
Tim and Pam Roberts
July 28, 2008
Steve was more than a brother-in-law, he was our friend. We'll miss you very much.
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