Stephen Hardesty

Fiatt – Stephen Ross Hardesty, 77, of Fiatt, passed away at 12:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 17,
2015 at Prairieview Care Center in Lewistown.
He was born January 26, 1937 in Canton, to Charles L. and Anna K. (Kuntz) Hardesty.  His father preceded him in death on May 24, 1986, and his mother preceded him in death on August 1, 2013.  He was also preceded in death by one brother, Charles Edward and one nephew, Charles Lewis III.
He is survived by one brother, David L. Hardesty of Canton and one sister, Shirley J. Munson of rural Canton; 4 nephews, 3 grand-nephews, 5 great-nieces, 3 great-great-nephews, and 1 great-great-niece.
Stephen was honorably discharged from the Illinois National Guard.  Previously, he had worked at Norris Farms and Old Midland Coal Company. He attended church services at Prairieview and enjoyed their activities, especially Bingo.
Cremation rites have been accorded.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, April 19, 2015 at Brunswick Cemetery in rural Trivoli. Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to Prairieview Care Center Activity Fund.
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