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LAWRENCE, KS -- Stephen Manford Rhodes, age 63, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2014.
Steve was born on June 29, 1950, in Newton, IA, to Samuel Manford and Shirley Sime Rhodes. Raised in Newton, IA, Steve was a 1968 graduate of Newton High School. In 1972 he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business with an emphasis in insurance from the University of Iowa, where he was a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity.
On September 9, 1972, he married Constance (Connie) Jeanne Cray at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Iowa City, IA.
His passions included his children and grandchildren, fishing, golf, vegetable gardening, playing Quad City rugby, watching college basketball, and serving as an enthusiastic spectator at family sporting events. He also served on the board of the American Red Cross of Douglas County as Treasurer from 1990 to 1993.
He is survived by his loving wife, Connie; son James Manford Rhodes (Crystal) of Indian Trail, NC; daughter Laura Jeanne Rhodes Tarbell (Justin) of Hogansburg, NY; daughter Katherine Louise Rhodes Corkill (Kegan) of Dallas, TX; and eight grandchildren: Reed Manford Rhodes, Ty William Rhodes, Riley Elizabeth Rhodes, Alexander Justin Tarbell, Aaden James Tarbell, Abigail Jayne Tarbell, Ava Jeanne Tarbell, and Kinley Rhodes Corkill. Other survivors include siblings Elizabeth Rhodes Nagler (David), William Samuel Rhodes (Nancy), Sana Rhodes Zamarripa (Mark), and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.
A memorial service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lawrence, KS, at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 7, 2014. The family will greet friends in the foyer of the church from 10:30 to 11 a.m. A family burial service will be held at Washington Cemetery in Duncombe, IA, on Thursday, May 8, 2014.
Memorials may be made to the American Red Cross Douglas County Chapter, 2518 Ridge Court, Lawrence, KS 66046 and identifying the contribution with Steve's name.
Warren-McElwain Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. www.warrenmcelwain.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Stephen Rhodes
Sondra McCoy
May 8, 2020
Steve was a great guy! He was always so proud of his lively family. We miss you. Sondra McCoy
May 16, 2014
So sorry on your loss. We are thinking of you. Randa and ken walker
May 12, 2014
Connie & family,
So sorry to hear of Steve's passing. Us Newton boys always had a special bond at the Sigma Nu house. Steve was a good friend and we always share a great laugh around each other. Miss you Connie. My prayers and love go out to you and your family.
Yuts
Bev DeBoom/Miller
May 10, 2014
I was also classmates with Steve. My heart goes out to you and your family at this time.
Kathy Hoen- Henry
May 9, 2014
Dear Connie and family. I am so very sorry for your loss. Steve was a friend in high school and the class of Newton High School 1968 share your sadness. Deepest sympathy to you all.
Connie DePenning / Riggs
May 9, 2014
So sorry to learn of Steven's passing. We were classmates from elementary school through high school. Please accept my sympathy and prayers.
Jim Kyte
May 9, 2014
Connie I'm so sorry for your loss I've thought about Steve and you and the fact that we haven't seen each other over all these years but I think about you guys quite often Jan and I give you our thoughts in your loss and hope things will turn out well bye bless you Jim Kyte
May 9, 2014
Connie and Family
Shocked and saddened to learn of Butchs' passing. A good friend. A smile comes to me as I think of all the laughter and life we shared at the house. I'll miss him.
Please know that you and and your family are in Joyce's and my thoughts and prayers.
Joe Gitch
May 9, 2014
Connie,
The brothers of Sigma Nu have you in our thoughts and prayers. We just had our annual reunion in Guttenberg and were talking about Steve or Butch as we called him. We have fond memories of our times together with you guys. May God bless you during this difficult time. Mike Puls
Sondra McCoy
May 8, 2014
Connie and Family, I can not began to tell you how sorry and sad I am to hear about Steve. I know he was the best husband, father and grandfather anyone could ever have. Connie,I wish I could be there to walk with you during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love from your old friend.
Connie Ross
May 6, 2014
Dear Connie, Jim, Laura and Katie, My heartfelt sympathy is with each of you at this time. Even at this difficult time,it is so important to continue to share all of the beautiful, Loving Memories that you were all so Blessed to share as a Family. My love to you all,
Bruce Cray And Family
May 6, 2014
We will all miss this loving man. His lasting mark in this world is the wonderful family he leaves behind. May you find comfort together.
Judy Chadwick
May 6, 2014
Dear Connie and family,
You are being covered with the prayers of many at this time of the unexpected loss of Steve. May Psalm 23 and the many words of our Lord and Savior bring comfort and peace. Heaven and everlasting life are real. You may never understand why, but Friday was heaven's scheduled day for welcoming Steven home.
Barbara Beam
May 6, 2014
Coach Rhodes:
I am so very sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. Please know the Taylor/Beam family will keep all of you in our prayers during this difficult time.
Our prayers are with you,
Noah Taylor
Jennifer Taylor
Barbara Beam
May 6, 2014
Much love and prayers to all of you. You are in my heart.
Sincerely, Cheryl Slack
Caitlin Wisler
May 6, 2014
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your loved one. May the love of those around you help you all through the days ahead.
Caitlin Wisler
May 6, 2014
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your father, grandfather, and husband. May the love of those around you help you all through the days ahead.
Ashley
May 6, 2014
My sincere condolences to the Rhodes family. May you find commfort from this sorrow. 1 corinthians 15:26.
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