Herrin- Stephen T. Fike, 62, of Herrin, passed away at 5:25 PM, Monday, August 15, 2011 at his home.
He was a maintenance operator with the US Fish and Wildlife Service at the Crab Orchard Wildlife Refuge.
Stephen was born on November 26, 1948 in Murphysboro to Thomas and Zenobia (Davis) Fike. He married Cathy Stampini on June 20, 1970 in Herrin. She lives in Herrin.
He was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Herrin.
Survivors include-
Wife- Cathy Fike of Herrin
Son- Jeffery Fike of Marion and friend Amber Mayfield
Son- Eric Fike of Herrin
Grandchildren:
Destiney Dalcher of Carterville
Corey Griffen of Johnston City
Anthony Eubanks of West Frankfort
Jacob Eubanks of West Frankfort
Brother- James Fike and wife Sara of Dongola
Sister- Janet Treece and husband Harry of Carterville
Several nieces and nephews
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial arrangements were made at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin.
Memorial donations are suggested to Hospice of Southern Illinois and will be accepted at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home/ 201 S. 13th St/ Herrin, IL 62948.