Steven Gaines

Steven Robert Gaines, 62, of St. Charles, Missouri, formerly of Mount Vernon, died December 27, 2011, at St. Joseph Health Center, St. Charles from a sudden illness. A service will be held on a later date. Surviving Steve are his wife, Irene of New York; a daughter Rebecca (Tim) Melan of O'Fallon, Missouri; 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 Carpenterville, Illinois; and 4 nieces and nephews. Preceding Steve in death were a daughter Sharon and his grand parents. Steve was born January 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 New York 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 S.W., Mount Vernon, IA 52314. On-line condolences: www.morganfuneralchoices