Stephen Paul Sutton

Stephen Paul Sutton died at 6:15 p.m. on Thursday, November 3, 2011 at his residence. Steve was born June 17, 1936 in Washington, D.C., the son of Paul F. Sutton and Frances E. (Chamberlain) Sutton. He married Mariann (Bixit) Rourke in Springfield, IL on June 21, 1958. He is survived by his wife and children; Tina (James) Duncan, Karen Sutton and Brian Cagney, Paula (Mark) Zink, Elizabeth Johnstone, Mary (Larry) Hollis and Stephen W. Sutton. There are ten grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and sons-in-law, Stuart J. Johnstone and Clement W. Eibl. Mr. Sutton was a retired Criminal Investigator with the U.S. Treasury and served his country as an officer with the U.S. Navy. He was a graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Springfield, IL. Cremation was accorded by Butler Cremation Tribute Center prior to ceremonies. Visitation: Family will receive friends from 9:00-11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 7, 2011 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 1345 N. 6th St., Springfield. Funeral Mass: 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 7, 2011 at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Rev. Msgr. Thomas P. Holinga, celebrant. Private graveside services will be held at Calvary Cemetery in Petersburg, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to: St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1345 N. 6th St., Springfield, IL 62702 or Amyloidosis Support Group, 232 Orchard Dr., Wood Dale, IL 60191.