Stephen Kunkel Obituary
The family of Stephen Kunkel in Independence, Missouri announces his passing on June 15, 2026. Stephen, born on February 26, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Stephen Kunkel to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Raymond Kunkel and Ann Kunkel; his sisters, Patsy Kapus and Carol Mayday; his son Rondal David Stewart; his nephew Stan Creasy; and his great-nephew Bradley Simpson.
He is survived by: his wife Barbara Kunkel; his grandsons, Tyler and Blake Stewart (Jessica); his sister-in-law Betty Simpson; his nephews, Randall Simpson (Robin), Ethan Simpson and Chad Simpson (Michelle); his great-nieces and great-nephews, Alexander Simpson, Mahaley Pendley (Matthew), Derrick Simpson (Annaliese), Alan Creasy, Jeremy Creasy (Amanda), Tristen Smith (Shane), Paige Bethcanur (Ayden), Danielle Messer (Cameron), Elizabeth Gunther (Josh), Stephanie Oaks and Taylor Cooper; Penelope and Oaks. He is also survived by his family and friends in Missouri but his Alabama family and friends.
