Stephen Shanks's obituary , Passed away on August 14, 2026 in Joplin, Missouri

Stephen Shanks

June 27, 1970 - August 14, 2026 (56 years old)

Joplin, Missouri

Stephen Shanks's obituary , Passed away on August 14, 2026 in Joplin, Missouri

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Mason - Woodard Mortuary & Crematory

Share

Stephen Shanks

June 27, 1970 - August 14, 2026 (56 years old)

Joplin, Missouri

Are you a family member?

Echovita offers a unique service that allows funds generated by the obituary notice to be shared with families that request it.

Make a request

Stephen Shanks Obituary

The passing of Stephen Shanks of Joplin, Missouri occurred on August 14, 2026. Stephen, born on June 27, 1970, is remembered by those who knew him. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his father Kent Shanks. He is survived by: his mother Lynnette Shanks (Bard); his children, Tyler Shanks, Keegan Shanks, Quinton Shanks and Cheyenne Ruby; his siblings, Scott Shanks, Jeff Shanks, Carrie Volrath and Jamie Ellefsen; and his grandchildren, Macy Shanks, Talon Shanks, Maliya Ruby and Ava Ruby.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Mason - Woodard Mortuary & Crematory



Add a photo or a video

There is no photo or video of Stephen Shanks.
Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute.

Add a photo

Sympathy messages

Would you like to offer Stephen Shanks’s loved ones a condolence message? Write your message of sympathy today.

500 CHARACTERS

Wed

Aug 19

Visitation

Mason-Woodard Mortuary
3701 E 7th St, Joplin, MO 64801

Family member

Solidarity program

Echovita offers a unique service that allows funds generated by the obituary notice to be shared with families that request it.

Make a request

Authorize the original obituary

  • Lets us publish the full obituary text along with the original picture.
  • Helps people recognize Stephen Shanks and express their condolences more easily.
  • No advertising will be displayed on this page.
Authorize the original