Stephen Ellison's obituary , Passed away on February 6, 2026 in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Stephen Ellison

February 6, 2026

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Stephen Ellison's obituary , Passed away on February 6, 2026 in Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Stephen Ellison Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Stephen Ellison of Grand Rapids, Michigan, who passed away on February 6, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Stephen Ellison to pay them a last tribute.

As we bid Stephen farewell, let us not mourn the absence of his physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of his spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For Stephen is not truly gone, but merely transformed, his energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.

He was predeceased by: his brother George Ellison; and his parents, Stephen D. Ellison and Cecil Ellison. He is survived by: his wife Christine; his children, Sandra Gibson (Jason), Stephen Ellison (Aimee), Isaac Ellison, Jacob Ellison and Catherine Ellison; and his siblings, Ena Cobb and Edward Ellison.

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February 12, 2026

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“While a smaller kid we use to have family reunions in Grand Rapids. The three brothers (Steve, John and Max) would bring the families together at a local park. I was always looking forward to that experience. I am the oldest son of Max and Florence.”


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