Steven Michael VanMierlo

Steven Michael VanMierlo obituary, Murray, KY

Steven Michael VanMierlo

Steven VanMierlo Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Imes Funeral Home and Crematory - Downtown Murray on Oct. 29, 2025.

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Mr. Steven Michael VanMierlo, 54, of Murray, KY, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 27, 2025 in his daughter's home, surrounded by his loving family.
Steven was born on February 5, 1971, in Fenton, Missouri.
He was the son of the late Kay Arlene VanMierlo (Ballzell) and Charles Jacob VanMierlo. He was also preceded in death by his brothers Charles William VanMierlo, Kenneth James VanMierlo, and his longtime partner, Amy Bell.
He is survived by his siblings Brian VanMierlo, Nicole VanMierlo, Brenda Baillie, and Bruce VanMierlo; his children Whitney VanMierlo of Bourbon, Missouri, Stephanie VanMierlo (partner John Montes) of Murray, Kentucky, Erica Galloway (VanMierlo) of Murray, Kentucky, and Timothy VanMierlo (wife Rheasha Juanita Williams) of Paris, Tennessee; and his stepchildren Jenny Cooksey, Dani Bell, Luke Bell, Alex Cooksey, Andy Cooksey, Abbie Cooksey, Austin Bell, and Anna Cooksey.
Steven was also the proud grandfather of Trent Shumway, Marley Robbins, Mikaela Galloway, Bryleigh Galloway, Wesley Gaskins, Thora Gaskins, Samson VanMierlo, Dominic Ross, Kenzie Ross, and Toby Stone.
Steven will be remembered for his humor, his loyalty to those he loved, and his ability to make others laugh even in the hardest of times. His memory will continue to live on through the family and friends who loved him deeply.
A celebration of life will be held at Imes Funeral Home and Crematory 311 N. 4th Street, Murray, KY 42071 on Sunday November 2, 2025 from 11am-1pm
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to Imes Funeral Home and Crematory in Steve's name to assist in covering the costs of services.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the staff of the Anna Mae Owen Hospice House at Murray–Calloway County Hospital for the compassionate care and support provided to Steve and his family during this time.
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