Stephen Paxton Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Stephen Paxton (Georgetown, Illinois), who passed away on May 1, 2026 at the age of 78. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Stephen Paxton to pay them a last tribute.

He is survived by: his son Luke Paxton (Ashley Boen); his nephews, Dylan Bina and Jace Bina; his godsons, Ryan Rummel (Abbey) and Jason Rummel (Bree); his grandchildren, Ashton Pilkington, Keely Paxton, Kole Paxton, Knoll Paxton, Wren Paxton, Lane Paxton, Owen Parker Mariage-Tucker, Aryann Rummel, Lawson Rummel, Sloane Rummel and Louise "LuLu" Bina; his great-nieces and great-nephews, Quentin Bina, Ethan Bina and Preslee Bina; his siblings, Judy Bruce (Jim) and Chuck Paxton; and his close friends, Karen Rummel, Steve Beresford, Butch Fullen (Tracy), Jackie Knight, Bruce Capello and Jessi Biggs.