Stephen Andrew Wills, age 56, went to be with the Lord on January 31, 2023. He was a resident
of Gogebic Care Facility in Wakefield, Michigan.
Stephen was born to Kenneth and Irene Wills on February 5, 1966, in Ironwood, Michigan. He
attended Norrie Grade School and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1984. He
attended Gogebic Community College in Ironwood, where he earned a certificate in
Construction. He was employed in various jobs related to the construction field. Stephen
enjoyed spending time with his family, especially fishing with his brothers and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Irene Wills, sister Joanne Kandoll,
nephews Zachary and Jeremy Wills, and niece Christin Wills. He is survived by David (Barb)
Wills, Boone, Iowa; Paul (Carol) Wills, Owatonna, MN; Ken (Patti) Wills, Skandia, MI; Sue
(Brian) Davidson, Green Acres, FL; George (Lori) Wills, White Bear Lake, MN; and Ron (Brenda
Zwick) Wills, Wakefield, MI. Numerous nieces and nephews and
many great-nieces and nephews also survive him.
Stephen's family would like to thank the Gogebic Medical Care Facility
staff for their exceptional care and Pastor Bruce Estola for his faithful visitation and friendship. A
memorial service will be held on April 15, 2023, at Ironwood Apostolic Lutheran Church, with Pastor Bruce Estola officiating.