Steven F. Stephan

Steven F. Stephan obituary, McBain, MI

Steven F. Stephan

Steven Stephan Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Burkholder Family Funeral Home, LLC on Jul. 2, 2025.

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Steven Stephan, age 71 went to be with his lord and savior on July 1, 2025 at his home in complete peace surrounded by family. He was born on January 26, 1954 to Norman and Rachel (Leny) Stephan in Cadillac.
Steven served in the United States Army in 1975, he retired from Yoplait in Reed City, MI. Steven loved classic cars, classic movies and line dancing in his early years, his later years he enjoyed spending time with his family, having Lego battles with his grandson, always mentioning how he could never win those battles.
Steven was survived by his wife Paula (Sherman) Stephan, his son Travis Gothard, daughter Jewel (Josh) Gothard, his grandchildren Ameera, Avah, Satya, Griffin, and Kialena. Also, his sister's Phyllis (Stephan) Kline, and Stephanie (Stephan) Tanner.
He is proceeded in death by his parents Norman Stephan, Rachel (Leny) Stephan and his brother Robert Stephan.
Per Stevens' wishes, no services will be held at this time. Thoughts and prayers can be expressed to the family by visiting the online obituary at burkholderfunerals.com. The family is being cared for by the Burkholder Family Funeral Home of McBain.

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