Daniel Stephens Obituary
Danny attended schools in Taylorville and graduated from Taylorville High School with the Class of 1962. He was a farmer who raised crops and cattle. He also sold and serviced trailers through his trailer business. He was a people-person who enjoyed being a vendor at the Beef Expo, the Illinois State Fair, and the Half Century of Progress Show. He was very devoted to his family and loved watching his grandchildren and great-grandchildren grow. He loved spending time in Colorado and watching sports and old westerns on TV. He had served on the Christian County Fair Board and the Edinburg School Board. He was a scorekeeper for Edinburg basketball games for many years and also was a Taylorville FFA Alumni.
Danny is survived by his wife: Marilyn Stephens of Sharpsburg, IL; children Mark Stephens (Terri France) of Taylorville; Mike (Michelle) Stephens of Edinburg; Shelly (Dave) Cappellin of Taylorville; Jenni (Josh) Sedlock of LeRoy; Cliff Linder of Springfield; grandchildren: Kayla (Kyle) Anderson, Katie (Ryan) Womack, Morgan Stephens (Tyler Neighbours), Garrett Stephens (fiancée Abby Boggs), Kent Girard, Carter Cappellin, Sidney Sedlock, and Lindie Sedlock; great-grandchildren: Beckham Anderson, Ava Anderson, Ella Womack, Tate Womack; sister: Bonnie Leach; niece: Kerri (Pat) Krell. He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter-in-law: Chris Stephens and brother-in-law: Lyman Leach.
It was Danny's wish to be cremated. A private family graveside service will be held at Bethel Baptist Cemetery. The family plans to honor Danny with a Celebration of Life at a later date.
Memorials may be made to Taylorville FFA or to the Taylorville Food Pantry.
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Stan and Marilyn Sheldon
February 24, 2025
Danny was a good friend and a good steward of the land he and his family farmed. We feel privileged to have known Danny Stephens. We will miss seeing him driving his truck or "Gator" checking the crops, "seeing that everything was up to snuff" and stopping by to say "Hi".
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Dale and Jo Meier
February 23, 2025
So very sorry to hear this. Danny was a great person and will be remembered forever.
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