Stephen E. Stoneburner

Stephen (Steve) E. Stoneburner, 75, of Bourbon, IN, passed away suddenly on Thursday, June 5, 2025 in Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home of Plymouth, IN.
Stephen was born on October 18, 1949, in Plymouth, Indiana, to Earl and Caralee (Hite) Stoneburner. He graduated from Triton High School in 1968 and went on to attend Vincennes University. From 1969 to 1971, Stephen proudly served his country in the United States Army, stationed in Panama. In 1989, he married Darla (Fisher) Rust, who survives. He was a salesman for Mormon Feed, a service man for Coca Cola, and retired in October 2011 from CFS Fertilizer. He was a member of Faith First Fellowship Church. Stephen also served as President of the Triton Kiwanis, sat on the Bourbon Town Board, and was a member of Potawatomi Park. Stephen grew up on the family farm, where he learned the value of hard work by helping care for cattle and completing daily chores. A gifted athlete during his school years, where he played football, basketball, baseball, and ran track. He was named Most Valuable Athlete his senior year. He later passed on his passion for sports by coaching youth baseball. He also drove a school bus part-time, forming lasting connections with local students. He cherished time with his grandchildren, never missing a single game or event in which they participated. He worked extensively with the Triton Junior Miss program and he showed cattle at the Marshall County 4-H Fair for many years. He enjoyed gardening, watching sports, and playing cards every Sunday with family and friends for more than 30 years. Whether catching up at the local coffee shop in Bourbon or Plymouth, Stephen was always surrounded by those who appreciated his easy-going nature, loyalty, and quiet dedication to the people and places he loved most.
Stephen is survived by his wife, Darla Stoneburner of Bourbon, IN; his daughter, Laura (Benjamin) Doty of Winamac, IN; his sister, Lori (Danny) Quinn of Louisville, IL; his grandchildren: Dylan Doty of Winamac, IN; and Braden Doty of Winamac, IN; his nephew: Josh (Jenna) Quinn and their son, Cody Quinn along with a baby due in July, of Louisville, IL; his nieces: Ashley (Bryan) Knapp and their children: Elle Knapp; Cohen Knapp; Hudson Knapp, all of Louisville, IL; Allison (Tim) Berger and their son, Austin Howell; Amy (Chuck) Lindsley and their daughter, Jacy; and his brother-in-law, Jerry (Michele) Fisher of North Webster, IN, and their children: Brandi (Paul) Howard; Kevin (Brooke) Hamstra; Sydney (Josh) Slabaugh; Madison (Eric Doll) Fisher; and his mother-in-law, Barbara Clabaugh.
Stephen was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Caralee Stoneburner; his sister, Linda Cullison; his great-niece, Carly Knapp; and his father-in-law, Dale Clabaugh.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Bourbon Bible Church (2002 12th Rd., Bourbon, IN 46504).
The funeral service will follow at 3:00 p.m. with Pastor Larry Goss and Pastor Kenneth Cooke officiating.
Military Honors will be performed by Bourbon American Legion.
The burial will take place in Pleasant Hill Cemetery (Bourbon, IN).
Memorial donations may be made to Marshall County 4-H for the purchase of a permanent bench in Stephen's honor.
Thank you to all our friends and community for your support during this difficult time.
Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home wishes to extend our deepest condolences to the family and is honored to be providing our services in celebrating the life of Stephen. Friends are invited to sign the online guest book and share memories with the family at: www.deatonclemensfh.com.