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Stephen John "Steve" Wenke

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Farmington, Iowa

Stephen Wenke Obituary

BONAPARTE - Stephen John "Steve" Wenke, 69 of Bonaparte, Iowa, died at 9:36 a.m. Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at the Select Specialty Hospital in Davenport.

A visitation with family receiving friends will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 28, at Schmitz Funeral Home in Farmington.

Following the visitation, a celebration of life will be held in the basement of St. Boniface Catholic Church in Farmington.

A memorial has been established in his memory.

Schmitz Funeral Home of Farmington is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schmitzfuneralhomes.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Daily Gate from Jun. 26 to Jun. 27, 2025.

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Susan J Miller

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I'm so sorry about your brother and family member .You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
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