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Ricky Stem Obituary

Ricky Lee Stem, 37 of Sykesville, MD, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025. He was born on December 11, 1987, in Baltimore, MD, the son of Donna L. Stem. Ricky enjoyed baseball, playing video games, watching movies, listening to music and enjoyed his clothes and shoes. Surviving in addition to his mother is his brother Cody Combs, his aunt Gail Stem & Nancy Peeling & husband Sherman and uncle Carlton E. Stem and numerous cousins. Preceded in death by his grandparents Carlton & Mildred Stem. The family will receive friends on Monday, July 14, 2025, from 3-5 & 7-9 PM at Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, P.A. 1212 West Old Liberty Road Sykesville, MD 21784 (Beside South Carroll High School). All services are Private. In lieu of flowers the family ask for donation to help defray funeral expenses. Online condolences at www.Burrier-Queen.com.

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Published by Carroll County Times on Jul. 12, 2025.

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SJ Britton

July 15, 2025

What a horrible tragedy for you and your family. I hope your memories of him, makes you smile. Condolences to each of you.

Leon

July 12, 2025

To The Stem Family,

I just wanted to reach out and give my deepest condolences.

Ricky has been a friend of mine for over 10 years and we have spent a lot of time gaming together. Even though we never met in person, I felt like he was still a close friend. Over the years we have shared a lot of laughs.

The news of this event instantly rattled my soul.
I'm going to miss seeing his gamertag online and having someone to help me with all my computer troubles. He truly was one of a kind and will be missed.

Until We Meet Again,
Leon (MrLeon)

Debbye Braffman

July 12, 2025

Dear Gail and Stem Family, My condolences to your family. May his memory be a blessing.

Shannon Smith

July 12, 2025

sorry my friend Jen about you brother Ricky Stem love Shannon Smith

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Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, P.A.

1212 W Old Liberty Rd, Sykesville, MD 21784

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Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, P.A.

1212 W Old Liberty Rd, Sykesville, MD 21784

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