Eugene Stephens

"Eugene Stephens" IRON MOUNTAIN - Eugene "Steve" Stephens, 82, of 309 Norway St., Iron Mountain, died Sunday, May 9, 2004, at Pinecrest Medical Care Facility in Powers. He was born on March 30, 1922, in Duluth, Minn., the son of the late Max and Frances (Kozarek) Stephens. At the age of 17, he joined the U.S. Marines and served during World War II. He served in heavy combat in the Marshall Islands, the Ryukus Islands, and on Okinawa. He was honorably discharged in 1946. Steve married Marjorie Querio on April 3, 1946, in California and they have resided in Iron Mountain since that time. He worked for the Niagara Mill for 39 years, retiring in 1986. He was a member of the Uren-Cooper-Johnson American Legion Post, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the American Veterans. Steve was very family oriented and enjoyed the time he spent with his family. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, the outdoors, and time spent at Camp Six Pack. He is survived by his wife, Marge; three daughters, Diane (Paul) Schabo of Iron Mountain, Karen VanDusen (Denny Scelonge) of Kingsford, and Donna (John) Phillips of Marquette; seven grandchildren, Kristi (Dan) Putney, Kelly (Tom) Gaucher, Kevin (Kristina) Nora, Kerry (Adam) Janquart, Curtis VanDusen, and Michael and Kristen Phillips; three great-grandchildren, Samantha Gaucher, Kendra Nora and Kendal Janquart; two brothers-in-law, Earl (Betty) VanNess and Bernard (Judi) Querio; one sister-in-law, Jeanette Granquist and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Max, Ed, and John Stephens; and by two sisters, Angeline Telega and Florence Krajewski. Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home in Iron Mountain. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the funeral home. Rev. David Anderson will officiate. Burial will be in Cemetery Park. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established in his memory. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Eugene Stephens online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com. The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the funeral arrangements.

Eugene Stephens

March 30, 1922 - May 9, 2004