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Gaines, Steven Robert
Steven Robert Gaines, 62, of St. Charles, Mo., formerly of Mount Vernon, died Dec. 27, 2011, at St. Joseph Health Center, St. Charles, from a sudden illness. A service will be held at a later date.
Surviving Steve are his wife, Irene of New York; a daughter, Rebecca (Tim) Melan of O'Fallon, Mo.; his parents, Robert and Dorothy Krumm Gaines of Mount Vernon; a brother, Gary of Lisbon, two sisters, Pam (Jonathan) Sabin of Iowa City and Cindy (Mike) Hall of Carpentersville, Ill.; and four nieces and nephews.
Preceding Steve in death was a daughter, Sharon, and his grand parents.
Steve was born Jan. 19, 1949, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Bob and Dorothy Gaines. He graduated from the School For The Deaf in Council Bluffs and attended Galladedt College in Washington, D.C. Steve lived in Rochester, N.Y., for many years before moving to Missouri to be near his daughter.
A memorial fund in Steve's honor has been established. Cards and condolences may be sent to: Bob and Dorothy Gaines, 420 Third Ave. SW, Mount Vernon, IA 52314.
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Published Jan. 6, 2012, in The Gazette
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