Stephen "Steve" Brian Stone (62) of Troy, IL, was born Saturday, April 11, 1959 in Cape Girardeau, MO to Orval and Freida (Mason) Stone and passed away peacefully on January 31, 2022 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Steve was a member of the Villa Grove Camargo Lodge in Villa Grove, IL. He excelled at working with his hands in many trades of construction and all the hardware stores knew "Stoney." He loved to golf, play softball and had a passion for the St. Louis Cardinals. Recently he was a passionate and loving helping hand for his wife Penny with her woodworking crafts and shows. Most of all he enjoyed camping and fishing with his grandkids, while teaching them all about John Wayne westerns.

Steve was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, one sister, and his daughter, Lindsey Stone.

Surviving are his wife, Penny D. (nee Fredrikson) Stone of Troy, IL; his children, Valorie Gregory, Michael Stone, Evan Stone, Tara Rutledge, and Trent Smith; 10 grandchildren; his brothers, Larry Stone and Mike Shepard; nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends.

Memorials may be made to his family and online expressions of sympathy may be made at www.Richesonfh.com

A Celebration of Steve's life will be held from 1 to 4 pm on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at the Villa Grove VFW – 9 S. Main St, Villa Grove, IL.

RICHESON FUNERAL HOME, Troy, IL