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Steve Varnell Obituary
Steve Varnell of Richland, Michigan died peacefully at Rose Arbor in Kalamazoo, Michigan on Friday, April 25, 2025.
Steve was born in Flint, Michigan on December 15, 1956, to Robert A. and Mary Frances Varnell. He attended Flint Northern High School and graduated from Ferris State University. He work in Offset printing from college until his retirement in August of 2022.
Steve was proceeded in death by his parents, Robert A. and Mary Frances Varnell. He is survived by his beloved wife, Tawnie R. Varnell and stepsons Joshua E. Markin and Jesse E. Markin; sisters, Rita Varnell and Donna Carey and husband Dave Carey with many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Family services will be held graveside in the Augusta Cemetery Monday, May 12, 2025. Arrangements by the Farley Estes Dowdle Funeral Home & Cremation Care, Richland Chapel. Personal messages for the family may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com.
9170 East D Avenue, Richland, MI 49083
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