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Donald Stephenson

Bethalto |

Donald Neal Stephenson, 65, passed away at 1:32 am on Friday, February 17, 2017, at Alton Memorial Hospital.He was born March 2, 1951, in Alton, to William Floyd and Lucille (Travis) Stephenson.He married Mary Lou Dustman on June 28, 1974 at Bethalto United Methodist Church, in Bethalto. She survives.Donald worked for the Bethalto Water Department prior to retirement. He had a love for listening to the Beetles and the Eagles. He was a lifelong fan of the Green Bay Packers and the latest World Series Champions, the Chicago Cubs. His greatest joys include bowling, traveling to and fishing in Kentucky Lake , NASCAR, and spending time with his family and friends.In addition to his wife, Donald is survived by one son, Bart Stephenson of Bethalto; one sister, Janis Stephenson of Bethalto; a brother-in law, a sister-in-law, aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friendsHe is preceded in death by his parents.Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, February 19, 2017, at Elias, Kallal, and Schaaf Funeral Home in Bethalto.Service will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 20, 2017, at the funeral home with Rev. Bill Pyatt officiating.Burial will follow at Rose Lawn Memory Gardens.Memorials may be made to Bethalto United Methodist Church.The family wishes to express special thanks to the staff of BJC Hospice, Alton Memorial Hospital, Mercy Hospital, and Rosewood Care Center in Alton.An online condolence and guest book may be found at www.eliaskallalandschaaf.com .


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