Camping 03

Stephen C. Wells

July 9, 1941 ~ April 9, 2023 (age 81) 81 Years Old
Read more about the life story of Stephen and share your memory.    

Obituary

Stephen C. Wells, 81, of Kirkwood, IL, passed away at 5:55 am, Sunday, April 9, 2023 at his home. 

Stephen was born July 9, 1941 in Cairo, IL, the son of Lynneal and Dixie (King) Wells.  He was raised and educated in Carbondale, IL and he later graduated from East Moline High School.    

Stephen married Debra (Day) Huss on October 25, 1990 in Monmouth, IL; she survives. 

Stephen worked for 32 years at Maytag in Galesburg.  After retiring, he kept busy flipping houses.  Stephen enjoyed camping, hiking, biking, stamp collecting, and wood working.  He loved to travel.  Stephen was a Boy Scout and Youth Group Leader. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his bonus grandchildren.  He was an excellent husband and family man. 

Surviving Stephen is his wife, Debra Wells of Kirkwood, IL, his bonus children, Nathan Huss, Jr. of Illinois, Aron Huss of Utah, Sarah (Kris) Brant of South Carolina; his bonus grandchildren, Nathan Huss III, Raven Huss, Holden Brant; his siblings, Terry (Jeri) Wells of Missouri, Dixie (Paul) Restivo of Tennessee, Lynda (Ray) Smith of California, Elena Diane (Larry) Smith of Indiana, and Doug Wells of Illinois.  Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.  

He was preceded in death by his parents. 

Cremation rites have been accorded.  No visitation or services are planned at this time. Memorials may be given to the Stephen Wells Memorial Fund. McGuire & Davies Funeral Home and Crematory, Monmouth, IL is in charge of the arrangements. 

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Stephen C. Wells, please visit our floral store.


Services

Online Memory & Photo Sharing Event
Ongoing
Online Event
profile

In Loving Memory Of

Stephen Wells

July 9, 1941-April 9, 2023




Look inside to read what others
have shared

Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in the book.   


Online Memory & Photo Sharing Event
Ongoing
Online Event

profile

In Loving Memory Of

Stephen Wells

July 9, 1941-April 9, 2023




Look inside to read what others have shared


Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in the book.   


You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family, or by planting a memorial tree in the memory of Stephen C. Wells
SHARE OBITUARY

© 2023 McGuire & Davies Funeral & Crematory. All Rights Reserved. Funeral Home website by CFS & TA | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Accessibility