Johnson, Stephen R. 1958-2025 St. Joseph, Mo.

Stephen R. Johnson, 67, of St Joseph, passed away Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, at his home. He was born Sept. 4, 1958, in St. Joseph, son of Catherine and Roy Johnson.

Stephen attended Lafayette High School. On June 6, 1986, he married Julie Bumphrey. Steve spent several years working construction. His hobbies included fishing, hunting, cooking, listening to music and watching western movies. He also enjoyed classic cars and going to car shows. Steve was also a John Wayne and Elvis Presley fan. Steve was also a member of Life Church.

Stephen was preceded in death by his parents; infant son, Elijah Johnson; siblings, Connie Brushwood, Roy “Buster” Johnson, Jr., Norman “Woody” Johnson, Karen Joann Johnson, Virna “Kathy” Libby, and Eddie Johnson.

Survivors include wife, Julia Johnson, of the home; children, Drew (Diane) Johnson, of Princeton, Missouri, Brittany (Gary) Ellis, of Mound City, Missouri, and Ian Johnson, of St. Joseph; siblings, Judy Hardin, of St. Joseph, Vickie Heavilin, of Savannah, Missouri, Terry (Diane) Johnson, of St. Joseph, and Timothy Johnson, of St. Joseph; nine grandchildren, Alex, Na’Zyla, Leon, Davina, Breanna, Rylee, Brendon, Dallas, and Marissa; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, at Rupp Funeral Home, with Pastor Craig Orrick officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday at Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery with a Celebration of Life following at Life Church. Memorials are requested to the American Kidney Foundation.

Online condolence, obituary and public live stream at www.ruppfuneral.com. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.