Steven L. DeLay

Steven DeLay, 51, of Orlando, FL, formerly of Springfield, died at 1:12 p.m. EST, Wednesday, May 11, 2005. Steve was born May 26, 1953 in Springfield the son of Clinton and Bertha Duey Delay. He married Eva Mrozowski, May 8, 1993. Mr. DeLay was a graduate of St. James Trade School. He formerly owned Bulk Water Hauling Company and was also employed by several different radio stations including: WMAY, WFMB and WCVS as an engineer and Disc Jockey (DJ) and most recently with Rama Communications in Orlando, FL as a Broadcast Engineer. He was a member of Pawnee Masonic Lodge #675 A.F. & A.M., Shriners Lodge and Eastern Star all in Pawnee. He was also a member of Sugar Creek United Methodist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, James L. and John R. Young. He is survived by his wife: Eva of Orlando, FL; son: Matthew (Fiance, Sarah McMellen) DeLay of Chatham; one daughter: Megan DeLay of Springfield; three stepdaughters: Tiffany Lufkin of AZ, Nicole Lufkin of Orlando, FL and Amanda (Fiance, Donnie Stokes) Lufkin of Springfield and two grandchildren: Calob Meyer Lufkin and Jordan Calhoun Lufkin. Family will receive friends from 9-11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 17, 2005 at Sugar Creek United Methodist Church, 1022 New City Road, Chatham. Services will begin with a Masonic Service at 11:00 a.m. followed by the Funeral Service with Dr. Thomas R. Logsdon officiating. Burial will follow at Zion Cemetery in Pawnee. The family of Steve DeLay is being served by Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St. Springfield.