Stephen E. Workman

Stephen E. "Steve" Workman, 80, died Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Elmhaven, Parsons, KS.

Steve was born March 6, 1945, in Parsons, KS, to James F. and Anne C. (Munding) Workman. He was one of eight children.

Steve attended St. Patrick's School for thirteen years (K-12). He went to Labette Community College for two years and one year at Coffeyville Community College. He worked for seven years for the M.K.T. Railroad as a maintenance of way machine operator. He became an electrician with IBEW for 45 years until 2009. He was still a retired member of the IBEW at the time of his passing.

Steve proudly served his country in the United States Army. He had two medals of commendation from being a Vietnam War veteran.

Steve was married to Ann Shumate for 16.5 years. The couple later divorced. He has been with his soulmate and significant other, Marilyn Prather, since 1985.

Steve was a member of St. John's Catholic Church of Iola, Knights of Columbus in Chanute, American Legion of Chanute, and most recently attended St. Patrick Catholic Church in Parsons.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters: Judith "Judy" Huff and Trudy Nienheuser, four brothers: Tony, Mark, David and Paul Workman, two dear aunts: Ramona Carnahan and Dorothy VanLeeuwen.

He is survived by his sister: Kristina Baker of Parsons, KS

Sister-in-law: Beth Workman of Conway, AR

Many nieces and nephews

Adopted granddaughter, Kaysha Elmenhurst of rural LaHarpe, KS

The funeral Mass will be at 10:00 a.m., Friday, March 21, 2025, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Parsons.  Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Parsons.  The rosary will be prayed at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, at Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons.  The family will receive friends following the rosary.

Memorials are suggested to P.A.L.S or St. Patrick Catholic Church.  These may be left at or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, KS  67357