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Steven McClanahan Obituary
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McCLANAHAN, Steven L. 45, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, February 27, 2011. He was born February 1, 1966 in Springfield, the son of Dwight and Linda (Decker) McClanahan. Survivors include his parents, three children; Josh (Sarah) McClanahan, Springfield, Megan McClanahan, Ashland, Kentucky, Amanda McClanahan, Urbana, the Mother of his children; Belinda McClanahan, Urbana, four grandchildren; Dylan and Jordan McClanahan, Madison Brown, Brooklyn Jacks, brother; David McClanahan, sisters; Lori Robbins and Shannon Elkins all of Springfield and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by a grandson; Peyton Hunter Gillespie. Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Thursday in the JONES-KENNEY-ZECHMAN FUNERAL HOME with Deacon Norm Horstman officiating. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the services. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Stevens family.
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Belinda McClanahan
March 21, 2011
There were various reasons of why me and steve couldn't spend our life together but he was always in my heart. He gave me three beautiful children and for that I will forever be grateful. The McClanahan family will always be a part of my family,(Linda,Dwight,David,Lori and Shannon), I love you all! Steve is no longer suffering and he is in a better place. RIP Steve
Stacy Siders
March 9, 2011
steve i loved you and you always made me smile with that dry sense of humor of yours....i will miss you babe..i hope your rest is peaceful...you are in my thoughts and heart forever
Melissa York
March 6, 2011
You will be sadly missed but never forgotten .Sore High Melissa York Jeremy and Travis Loney.
Gary & Judi Bucher
March 5, 2011
Dwight, Gary and I are so very sorry for your loss, Steve was a wonderful person and a loving son, he was always so nice to us, he will never be forgotten. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Amy McClanahan
March 3, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I am sorry for your loss. Rest in peace Steve.
Cathy Johnson
March 2, 2011
I will miss my cousin Stevie growing up and be so close to my Uncle Dwight & Aunt Linda ,David ,Lori & Shannon. We spent so much time on the weekends before and after my Dad Lewis passed away all the good memories down to the old man and his churn a "joke Uncle Dwight will get" I Love you all and we will be praying for all of you Cathy McClanahan Johnson Kenny & Kayla Johnson
Kathy Payton
March 2, 2011
Lori, I am so sorry for your loss. I will be thinking of you and keep you in my prayers.
Kathy Payton
Virginia Andrews
March 2, 2011
You will be missed and your smile never forgotten. I am so terribly sorry for this family that I grew up loving . May God bless you and comfort you.
Jolene Lowe
March 2, 2011
This is a very sad thing to happen,Amanda adn family ,you are in my thoughts and prays as you go through this sad time in your life. God Bless you all!!
Lisa Williams
March 2, 2011
So sorry for your loss. We will all miss him.
Terry DePriest-Smith
March 2, 2011
Words cannot express my sorrow. The years haven't changed how I feel about Steve. I'll always remember him as a funny, beautiful boy.
Linda and Roger Wilson
March 2, 2011
Dwight and Linda, Roger and I are so sorry for your loss. Words are not enough and can't express how we feel at this time. May God help you through this time of sorrow and pain.
MICK BLANKEN
March 2, 2011
Sorry for your loss. Steve was a good and fun loving person and an awesome friend. He will be greatly missed.
March 2, 2011
We are so sorry for you loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Gary and Brenda
Debbie Eben
March 2, 2011
You are gone to soon. Thank you for three wonderful grandchildren. May you rest in peace.
Ashley Schein
March 2, 2011
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. Uncle Steve I will always remember all the good times.
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