Michael Wayne Stephens of Leasburg, Missouri was born on July 28, 1955 in St. Louis, Missouri to Charles Stephens & Edith (Warren) Stephens and passed away on, Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at the age of 70 years.
Mike married Connie Rowland on May 13, 1978 in Bourbon, Missouri.
He loved spending most of his time outdoors and worked for the Missouri State Park Service from 1978-2020. He spent the majority of his career in Park Maintenance at Onondaga Cave State Park, retiring in 2011 as Park Maintenance Supervisor. After retirement he continued working at Onondaga as a seasonal employee until the end of 2020.
He enjoyed reading, especially western novels. Connie and Mike shared a love for traveling which encouraged them to purchase their RV, which they took to many places such as Disney World, Branson, The Gulf of Mexico, New Orleans and other state parks.
He was a jack of all trades and enjoyed the years that he helped on the Rowland Farm. Mike's other passion that was close to his heart was assisting with coaching in the Special Olympics and supporting their goal for over 10 years.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Connie Stephens of Leasburg, Missouri; two daughters, Jennifer (John) Lindsey of Fenton, Missouri and Sarah Stephens of Leasburg, Missouri; grandchild, John David Lindsey of Fenton, Missouri; siblings, Kathleen (Roger) Rimkus of St. Louis, Missouri, Charles D. (Cathy) Stephens of St. Louis, Missouri, Paul (Lisa) Stephens of Illinois, John (Beverly) Stephens of Kansas City, Missouri, Karen (Steven) Nicholson of St. Louis, Missouri and Laura (Steve) Kleinhoffer of St. Louis, Missouri; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held from 5-8 p.m. on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at the Mizell Funeral Home & Crematory in Cuba, Missouri.
Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 13, 2026 at the Mizell Funeral Home & Crematory in Cuba, Missouri.
Interment with a graveside service at Crow Cemetery in Bourbon, Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of Mizell Funeral Home & Crematory in Cuba, Missouri.
