Stephen Joseph Luke
Stephen Joseph Luke
1956-2015
Stephen Joseph Luke, 59, died peacefully at his home in Stanberry, Missouri, on Friday, July 17, 2015, surrounded by his family after a year-long battle with cancer.
He was born on April 27, 1956, in Maryville, Missouri, to Hubert and Beatrice Luke. He graduated from Stanberry R-II High School in 1974.
Steve married Karen Runde on September 2, 1978 in Parnell, Missouri.
Mr. Luke was a lifelong farmer and worked in concrete construction. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who loved spending time with family and friends. Steve was a member of St. Peter’s Parish in Stanberry. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #4388, president of the Cooper Township road board, and was an avid supporter of all Stanberry athletics was proud to keep statistics for the football team for nearly 30 years.
Mr. Luke was preceded in death by his father-in-law Richard Runde, brother-in-law David Runde as well as his grandparents.
He is survived by his wife Karen of the home; parents Hubert and Bea Luke, Stanberry; mother-in-law Betty Runde, Ravenwood; children: Tammi and Bryan Grow, Maryville, Kelli and Shane Hilton, Stanberry, Brad and Valerie Luke, Stanberry, Karri and Josh Schieber, Stanberry, Marci and Aaron Behrens, Maryville, Andy Luke and fiancé Megan Durbin, Stanberry, and Nathan Luke, Stanberry; nine grandchildren: Bryna and Kora Grow, Marli, Max and Macoy Hilton, Brylie and Skylar Luke, and Paxton and Kynnadi Schieber; siblings: Jim and Becky Luke, Kenny and Sabrina Luke, Rose Henry, Dave and Sharon Luke, Rob and Amy Luke, Randy and Sharon Luke, Don and Rita Luke, all of Stanberry and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 20 at St. Peter’s Parish, Stanberry, Missouri. Burial will follow in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Stanberry, Missouri. A family rosary and visitation will be held at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, July 18 at Roberson Funeral Home in Stanberry. A community visitation will be held at St. Peter’s Parish from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Sunday with a rosary at 6:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter’s Parish and/or the Stanberry Athletic Boosters in care of Roberson Funeral Home, PO Box 153, Stanberry, MO 64489. Online condolences may be left at www.robersonfuneralhome.com
