"So sorry for your loss, our prayers are with you and your family. "
In loving memory of
Dennis Stephens
February 15, 1963 - January 15, 2021
Dennis L. Stephens, Jr., age 57, of Quincy, died Friday, January 15, 2021, at 4:30 a.m. in his home.
Dennis was born February 15, 1963 in Quincy, Illinois, a son of Dennis and Sharon Pfaffe Stephens. He married Valerie Hayes on May 7, 1983 in Quincy.
Dennis had been employed at Titan Wheel for over 36 years. He began his career as a welding technician. Over the years he progressed to welding supervisor, and ultimately he became an engineer. Dennis had great love of the outdoors, whether he was hunting or fishing or enjoying the freedom of the open road on his Harley Davidson. Dennis was also an avid race fan, and he spent many years at Quincy Raceways working with the pit crew for Joe Bliven. Most of all, Dennis loved spending time with his family and friends, especially playing with his grandbaby.
Survivors include: his partner since September 6, 2015, Kimberly Taylor; the mother of his children and former wife, Valerie Stephens Hayes; his daughter: Courtney (Brandon) Arnold of Bridger, MT; granddaughter, Elli Arnold of Bridger, MT; his parents, Dennis (Sharon) Stephens, Sr. of Quincy; three brothers: Jeff, Darren, and Chris "Pooh" (Kimmy) Stephens, all of Quincy; his maternal grandmother, Velma Pfaffe of Quincy; his "bonus" son, Brandon Stephenson of FL; Kimberly's children: Robbie (Mackenzie) Taylor of Mexico, MO; and Ryan and Katy Taylor, both of Quincy; Kimberly's grandchildren: Ellayna Taylor of Quincy and Elias Taylor of Mexico, MO; his fur baby, Baby; and many nieces and nephews.
Dennis was preceded in death by his son, Tylor Stephens; his maternal grandfather, Fred Pfaffe; his paternal grandparents, John and Alma Stephens; his nephew, Jeffy Stephens; his aunt, Jeanne Farha; and two uncles, Larkin Pfaffe and Ronnie Stephens.
Services: 11:00 am Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home, with Mr. JR Higdon officiating. Please bring a mask if you are planning on attending the services.
Inurnment: Greenmount Cemetery, Quincy, IL
Visitation: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Wednesday January 20, 2021 at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home. Please bring a mask if you are planning on attending the visitation.
Memorials: to Hansen-Spear Funeral Home for expenses. Memorial Donations may be made online at https://memorials.hansenspear.com
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Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements.
Tributes
"I spent as much time if not more with Den and Val my adopted parents than my own, so picking just one memory is though. On vacation in Tampa walking up the beach looking for " sea shells " or getting up early to hunt and having the patience with my lazy butt to get up and going or his many jokes that ended with his shit eating grin. He taught me about life and held me accountable, showed me the example of how to be stern but fare, how to be a good Dad and a good man. Val is my mom keke is my Sis, Tiger is my brother and Den is my dad."
"So sorry to hear this, our families were in little league together, he was closest to my brother Greg's age. I hope you can find peace."
"Prayers and hugs for you all during this difficult time ,love Deanna and John Schisler "
"Dear Sherry and Denny, You are in our prayers. God Bless, Don and Wanda O'Hara"
"Sherry and entire family our thoughts & prayers are with you all. Jeff & Joanne (Powers) Bergman"
"I love you so much daddy im so happy you are no longer suffering and you are now with tiger ! "
"Dennis & Sherry, Im so sorry..I'm just lost for words.He was such a great guy....Thinking of you all in this time.."