Stephen
Stephen Rex
Stephen Rex of Otsego passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2013 in Kalamazoo. Steve was born September 18, 1959 in Kalamazoo, the son of Howard and Thelma (Sheflea) Rex. Steve was a graduate of Otsego High School. He was an avid NHRA dragster race fan, attending many events at the Martin drag strip. Steve also enjoyed fishing and had participated in many bass tournaments, and spent winters in Florida.
Survivors include his father; sisters, Jackie (Dave) Dutton of Otsego and Susan Paolella of Winter Haven, Florida; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother; sister, Sally Girling (Rex), and brother-in-law, Charles Paolella. Cremation has taken place and a private family service will take place at a later date. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the
American Cancer Society
.
Messages of condolence for his family may be left at www.
WinkelFuneralHome.com
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Larry and Kathi Fuss
October 17, 2013 at 3:59 pm
So sorry to hear of your brother, Steve’s passing! Thoughts and prayers are with you all at this trying time!
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John & Diane Glessner
October 17, 2013 at 6:07 pm
Dear Uncle Hi, Jackie& Dave & family & Sue,
We are so sad about the loss of Steve. I just talked to him last week and he sounded so positive. I know you will miss him terribly Uncle Hi – he has taken such good care of you. Thank you Jackie for your care for both Steve and Uncle Hi these last few weeks. I know you have been a blessing to them. We are glad you were able to be here in Michigan, Sue at this very difficult time. May God’s tender love ease your pain and give you strength as you continue on under his guidance. Love, Cousin Diane and John
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Tammy Lutes
October 17, 2013 at 7:25 pm
Steve was such a good guy and a big help to my parents when they stayed in Florida. I did not know he was ill but I do know he will be missed. My condolences to his family. Rest in peace Steve and thank you for your kindness.
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Rusty and Autumn Schmidt
October 17, 2013 at 8:33 pm
you will be missed Gumby
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Joel and Karla Thompson
October 17, 2013 at 9:56 pm
So sorry to read about Steve’s passing. He was a very good man and we always looked forward to seeing him at the racetrack. He will surely be missed by many of us in the Otsego area. Our prayers go out to the entire family.
Joel and Karla Thompson
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Terri Parrish
October 17, 2013 at 10:12 pm
Jackie, so sorry to hear about your brother. My deepest sympathy.
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Larry & Jan Myers
October 18, 2013 at 8:17 am
Jackie Dave and family: We are sorry to hear of Steve’s passing. We know how much you are hurting but know God will help you heal and get through this. We are here for you if you need anything at all, please call. Rest in peace Steve.
Love, Larry & Jan
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Virginia Rowland
October 18, 2013 at 8:37 am
So shocked to here of Steve’s passing. I spent my winters in Marianna Park, Florida. He was always out helping others and so many people appreciated all the work he did around the park. Whenever something needed to be done, Steve was always the first in line to help. He was a positive board member. He also took such good care of his father. So dedicated.
He will surely be missed by all. My deepest sympathy goes out to his family.
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Jim and Karen Butts
October 18, 2013 at 11:53 am
We are so sorry for your loss. Steve was a good man. He worked hard at helping any neighbor who asked for his help, not asking for anything in return. I will miss most his great big smile that he always had. He will be sorely missed. May God grant you his peace in the days to come with the knowledge he no longer is in pain and is happy he is “home” with loved ones surrounding him.
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Darlene Goetz
October 18, 2013 at 12:24 pm
Steve was such a big help to his neighbors and friends at Marianna Park in Florida. He and his dad were truly a great addition and were enjoyable to know. Our prayers are with the family.
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Brian Dalton, Sabine Cook with her son"s Joe and Tony
October 18, 2013 at 3:15 pm
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Stephen was a wonderful neighbor and friend and will be dearly missed.
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Steve & Ann Pegg
October 18, 2013 at 8:45 pm
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you for the lost of your brother. I know Steve was a big help to your dad and will be greatly missed. Now he goes to be with his mother and both of them will be watching over the family. God bless
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Ken and Sheila Hillman
October 18, 2013 at 10:16 pm
Jackie, Dave, and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. We will be keeping you all in our hearts and prayers in the days to come.
Ken and Sheila Foster Hillman
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Emily Mills
October 19, 2013 at 12:58 am
Dave and Jackie and family……I was so sorry to hear about Steve and what a shock. He had many interests in his life but taking care of your dad was his primary goal and he was a good companion and son to him. I’m sure Sal will be waiting to welcome him 🙂 I love you guys and you know to call me if you need anything. Em
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Schumaker and Kinnane family
October 19, 2013 at 6:08 pm
Jackie and Dave, we are so sorry about Steve’s passing and will pray for confort and peace for you
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Jim Martin & Sue Bricker
October 20, 2013 at 8:33 pm
Our condolences to the family. Steve was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed.
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Gerald and Marilyn Knapp
October 21, 2013 at 1:27 pm
What a tragedy! We were neighbors in Marianna Park for years. He was a super nice guy, always helping others, and taking such good care of Hi. You can be very proud to call him your brother and son.
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Mike and Jean geffert
October 21, 2013 at 4:30 pm
We are still in shock over Steves passing. We spoke to Steve a week before he passed and he was ready to fight this thing. His care for Hi was remarkable. Steve was always helping people in the park without anyone asking and he did not require a thank you or an acknowledgement for his good deeds. He did everything from his heart. We will miss his daily visits and his laughter and smile. We know Steve is in Gods hands now without pain. Steve, we love you.
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Mike & Kathy VanSparrentak
October 22, 2013 at 6:42 pm
He was a good friend to us. Going fishing and racing we had a lot of good times. He will be missed. We were all blessed to having Steve in our lives.
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Jamie Parker
October 22, 2013 at 7:17 pm
Still shocked on passing. I’m glad I we were able share some funny stories last week together you were great friend and co worker. I’ll be eating a burrito and drinking a high life for you. Rest in peace my friend.
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Survivors include his father; sisters, Jackie (Dave) Dutton of Otsego and Susan Paolella of Winter Haven, Florida; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother; sister, Sally Girling (Rex), and brother-in-law, Charles Paolella. Cremation has taken place and a private family service will take place at a later date. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the
American Cancer Society
.
Messages of condolence for his family may be left at www.
WinkelFuneralHome.com
Offer Condolence for the family of Stephen Rex
Condolence Messages
Larry and Kathi Fuss
October 17, 2013 at 3:59 pm
So sorry to hear of your brother, Steve’s passing! Thoughts and prayers are with you all at this trying time!
Reply
John & Diane Glessner
October 17, 2013 at 6:07 pm
Dear Uncle Hi, Jackie& Dave & family & Sue,
We are so sad about the loss of Steve. I just talked to him last week and he sounded so positive. I know you will miss him terribly Uncle Hi – he has taken such good care of you. Thank you Jackie for your care for both Steve and Uncle Hi these last few weeks. I know you have been a blessing to them. We are glad you were able to be here in Michigan, Sue at this very difficult time. May God’s tender love ease your pain and give you strength as you continue on under his guidance. Love, Cousin Diane and John
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Tammy Lutes
October 17, 2013 at 7:25 pm
Steve was such a good guy and a big help to my parents when they stayed in Florida. I did not know he was ill but I do know he will be missed. My condolences to his family. Rest in peace Steve and thank you for your kindness.
Reply
Rusty and Autumn Schmidt
October 17, 2013 at 8:33 pm
you will be missed Gumby
Reply
Joel and Karla Thompson
October 17, 2013 at 9:56 pm
So sorry to read about Steve’s passing. He was a very good man and we always looked forward to seeing him at the racetrack. He will surely be missed by many of us in the Otsego area. Our prayers go out to the entire family.
Joel and Karla Thompson
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Terri Parrish
October 17, 2013 at 10:12 pm
Jackie, so sorry to hear about your brother. My deepest sympathy.
Reply
Larry & Jan Myers
October 18, 2013 at 8:17 am
Jackie Dave and family: We are sorry to hear of Steve’s passing. We know how much you are hurting but know God will help you heal and get through this. We are here for you if you need anything at all, please call. Rest in peace Steve.
Love, Larry & Jan
Reply
Virginia Rowland
October 18, 2013 at 8:37 am
So shocked to here of Steve’s passing. I spent my winters in Marianna Park, Florida. He was always out helping others and so many people appreciated all the work he did around the park. Whenever something needed to be done, Steve was always the first in line to help. He was a positive board member. He also took such good care of his father. So dedicated.
He will surely be missed by all. My deepest sympathy goes out to his family.
Reply
Jim and Karen Butts
October 18, 2013 at 11:53 am
We are so sorry for your loss. Steve was a good man. He worked hard at helping any neighbor who asked for his help, not asking for anything in return. I will miss most his great big smile that he always had. He will be sorely missed. May God grant you his peace in the days to come with the knowledge he no longer is in pain and is happy he is “home” with loved ones surrounding him.
Reply
Darlene Goetz
October 18, 2013 at 12:24 pm
Steve was such a big help to his neighbors and friends at Marianna Park in Florida. He and his dad were truly a great addition and were enjoyable to know. Our prayers are with the family.
Reply
Brian Dalton, Sabine Cook with her son"s Joe and Tony
October 18, 2013 at 3:15 pm
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Stephen was a wonderful neighbor and friend and will be dearly missed.
Reply
Steve & Ann Pegg
October 18, 2013 at 8:45 pm
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you for the lost of your brother. I know Steve was a big help to your dad and will be greatly missed. Now he goes to be with his mother and both of them will be watching over the family. God bless
Reply
Ken and Sheila Hillman
October 18, 2013 at 10:16 pm
Jackie, Dave, and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. We will be keeping you all in our hearts and prayers in the days to come.
Ken and Sheila Foster Hillman
Reply
Emily Mills
October 19, 2013 at 12:58 am
Dave and Jackie and family……I was so sorry to hear about Steve and what a shock. He had many interests in his life but taking care of your dad was his primary goal and he was a good companion and son to him. I’m sure Sal will be waiting to welcome him 🙂 I love you guys and you know to call me if you need anything. Em
Reply
Schumaker and Kinnane family
October 19, 2013 at 6:08 pm
Jackie and Dave, we are so sorry about Steve’s passing and will pray for confort and peace for you
Reply
Jim Martin & Sue Bricker
October 20, 2013 at 8:33 pm
Our condolences to the family. Steve was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed.
Reply
Gerald and Marilyn Knapp
October 21, 2013 at 1:27 pm
What a tragedy! We were neighbors in Marianna Park for years. He was a super nice guy, always helping others, and taking such good care of Hi. You can be very proud to call him your brother and son.
Reply
Mike and Jean geffert
October 21, 2013 at 4:30 pm
We are still in shock over Steves passing. We spoke to Steve a week before he passed and he was ready to fight this thing. His care for Hi was remarkable. Steve was always helping people in the park without anyone asking and he did not require a thank you or an acknowledgement for his good deeds. He did everything from his heart. We will miss his daily visits and his laughter and smile. We know Steve is in Gods hands now without pain. Steve, we love you.
Reply
Mike & Kathy VanSparrentak
October 22, 2013 at 6:42 pm
He was a good friend to us. Going fishing and racing we had a lot of good times. He will be missed. We were all blessed to having Steve in our lives.
Reply
Jamie Parker
October 22, 2013 at 7:17 pm
Still shocked on passing. I’m glad I we were able share some funny stories last week together you were great friend and co worker. I’ll be eating a burrito and drinking a high life for you. Rest in peace my friend.
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