John E. STEPHAN

STEPHAN, John E. "Kojak" 81 years, passed away peacefully at home with his family at his side September 3, 2007. Beloved husband of Dorothy (nee McLauchlin). Cherished father of Diane & Michael Rauth, John D. Stephan & Sally Cartier, Lori & Allen Stewart and David and Maggs Stephan. Loving grampa of Tanya & Fola, Laurie & Martin, Tre (Ray) & Julie, Sara, Shannon & Kevin, Michael, Teanna, J.C. (John 4th.), Dakota, Mitchell, Danielle, Kelly, Chantell and Kristy. Great grampa of Lakeisha, Marquise, Nyelah, Mercedes, Malyk, Jessie, Shakira, Khadejah, Muhammad, Levi. Isabelle and Olivia. Dear brother of Elfrieda Kokal. Dear brother in law of Edward (Ted) McLauchlin. Dear uncle of Walter & Cathy Kokal. John was one of the founders of Centerline Manufacturing and Axotec Int. Owner and founder of Stephan Tool & Die. John was the longest member of the Cherry Hill Hunting Club and a past member of the Riverside Sportsmen Club. The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to Dr. Joshi, Dr. Cargill, V.O.N., Bayshore Health Care and the Red Cross for all the care and compassion given to dad in his last days. As your expression of sympathy donations may be made to the V.O.N., Red Cross or the Wildlife Society. Visitation will be held on Wednesday and Thursday from 2-5 p.m. & 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at Marcotte Funeral Home & Chapel 12105 Tecumseh Road, Tecumseh (519-735-2830) on Friday September 7, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. Fr. Gary Ducharme celebrant. Cremation will follow at Heavenly Rest Cemetery. A tree will be planted in memory of John Stephan in the Marcotte Heritage Forest. A dedication service will be held in the fall of 2008. All are welcome. The family invites you to share your memories on www.marcottetecumseh.ca Published in the Windsor Star from 9/4/2007 - 9/6/2007.