Stephen Raymond Putthoff
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Mass of Christian Burial for Stephen Raymond Putthoff, 73, Lawrence, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 19, 2022, at St. Lawrence Catholic Center in Lawrence. A Rosary will be recited at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday at the church. Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Tonganoxie, KS. Stephen died May 15, 2022 at his home in Lawrence.
Stephen was born on January 27, 1949 in Lawrence, KS, the son of Donald and Ruth (Ingraham) Putthoff.
He worked for the United States Postal Service as a Mail Carrier for over 30 years.
Stephen loved to spoil his grandchildren. To them he was known as Papa Steve. He had season tickets to the KU Football games and every year remained optimistic that they would do well. He was an avid KU Football and KC Royals sports fan. He was also a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Center.
He married Marlene Newell on March 20, 1993 in Tonganoxie, KS. She survives of the home.
Other survivors include his children, Kirstin (Phil) Anton, Phoenix, AZ; Heidi (Jimmy) Barnes, Tonganoxie; Jeff (Peggy) Putthoff, Tonganoxie; Ted Putthoff, Lawrence; Tony (Mindy) Putthoff, Tonganoxie; grandchildren, Travis, Alisha (Cameron), Derick, Lorelei, Lani, Jared, Jacob, Kylee, Gavin; great-granddaughter, Leanne; his siblings, Greg (Laurie) Putthoff,, Tonganoxie; Tom (Andrea) Putthoff, Tonganoxie, John (Pam) Putthoff, Tonganoxie; Kathy (Larry) Franklin, Lawrence; Susie (Mauro) Salustio, Olathe, KS; Brother-in-laws, Michael (Janie) Newell, Southlake, TX; Mitch (Linda) Newell, Wichita Falls, TX; Marlon Newell Los Angeles, CA; nieces and nephews, Chris, Nick, Zach, Michael, Lindsey, Josh, Tyson, Emily, Preston, Adam, Joey, Vinnie, Gabby, McKenna, McGwire, Michelle, Kevin and TJ.
A visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence.
Memorial contributions may be made in Stephen’s name to Catholic Relief Services and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.
Steve was a great guy and most generous to me as a new mail carrier. It was a pleasure working with him as he always has a smile on his face and a positive force to his spirit. He will be missed
my sympathy for your loss. i knew Steve and worked beside him for many years.
My heart goes out to Steve’s wife, children and grandchildren. I can imagine Steve was a wonder spouse, father and grandpa. Special thought and prayers go to Kathy, Greg, Tom, John and Susie. Steve was such a nice person and I know you’ll all miss him greatly. May God provide you peace and comfort during this difficult time. Love Donna
One of the seniors I looked up to as a high school freshman. Liked his sense of humor. Fun to be around unless you were a 150 pound freshman trying to tackle him. Probably one of the best athletes to graduate from Tongie. He’ll be missed. Acts 24:15
Steve was a great classmate and a friend. I will truly mess him. We laughed at each other all 12 years we were in school together. I will see you on the other side someday again. Love you Brother!!!!
Steve was a great neighbor, willing to help if it was needed. We had some great conversations and I will our talks across the fence. Our condolences to Marlene and his whole family.
In our years playing ball and at the P.O. Steve always knew how to raise my spirit with a joke or listening ear. My sympathy to his family and friends for he will be missed.
A man who’s heart was betrayed by his smile, a true Gentle Giant. Rest Peacefully Steve.
Terry
Putthoff
A good friend and a great letter carrier, Steve had a fun sense of humor and a gift for encouragement. I and his friends and acquaintances will miss his sunshine.