Stephan H. Gonce, Jr., 45, a lifetime Plymouth resident, died at 3:05 p.m. on Monday, February 18, 2013 in Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth, following an extended illness.
The son of Stephen H. and DiAnne King Gonce, Sr., Steve was born on February 3, 1968 in Plymouth. He was a 1986 graduate of Plymouth High School.
On July 16, 1994, Steve married his wife, Melinda, in their back yard.
Steve had been employed at Flexible Technologies for 17 years, until his illness.
A loving father, husband and grandfather, Steve enjoyed sports, he was a fan of the Steelers, Notre Dame football and coached softball. He also enjoyed fishing, flying model airplanes, dirtbike racing, tinkering in his garage and going on motorcycle rides. Steve is survived by his wife, Melinda of Plymouth; his daughter, Amanda Gonce of Argos; three grandchildren: Dustin, Zachery and Parker; a sister, Jamie J. Gonce of Noblesville; two brothers: Abree S. (Jodi) Gonce and their children Monet and Ava of Plymouth and Aaron T. (Gary Stephens) Gonce of Noblesville; Troy’s children Ashley and Garrett Gonce and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Troy Gonce in 2011 and his grandparents.
The family will receive friends at the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth, on Saturday, February 23, 2013 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home immediately following visitation at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.
Burial will be in new Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth.
Glodowski says
So sorry for your loss Gonce family. Know that Steve is safe and out of pain and with your Mom and Dad. God needed him.
Jack says
We are sorry for your loss.
Jack & Deb
Jimmy says
Mindy, Jamie, Abree, Aaron and Amanda….words cannot express the pain that you are feeling…have so many memories of being with you all….steven was an awesome friend and you were and still are my second family…the great times I have had with Steve, Troy and Shawn….and the headaches we caused you, Miss Jamie…you will be missed my friend! You are at peace, now…love you guys
Kalie Bottorff says
Amanda and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through this heartbreaking time. There\’s nothing I can say that will ease your pain but I just wanted you to know I am thinking of you. My deepest condolences.
Kalie Bottorff
judy cook says
Mindy and family
So sorry for your loss of stephan.i will miss seeing him at blueberry!! Bless you
James Spiek says
I am very sad to hear the news Mindy. I wish you and Amanda well for my mother. She cared a lot for you three. Take care.
Lori Leedy Wheatley says
I\’m so sorry to the Gonce family for the tragic loss of Stephan. I have fond memories of Stephan and Troy, from growing up in Plymouth.
Joe Jamie Stiles says
My condolences to Steve\’s family have a lot of good memories with Steve and his Dad both. Am very sorry for the loss.
Linda Clevenger says
I and my family will never forget your Family. I loved you all and Steve was a great guy.
Peggy Fisher says
Ashley and Garrett, and all family, and friends,Please except my deepest sympathy for the passing of your loved one. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time of sorrow. My heart aches for everyone that loved him, and will have to go on without him. May he rest in peace…..
Anonymous says
Melinda I am so sorry for your lose..
Lori says
Deepest sympathy to you\’re family. I\’ve went to school with Steve since Kindergarten & Steve always had that smile on his face. He will be greatly missed.
Lowell & Judy Hall says
We are praying for your family at this very difficult time.
Lowell & Judy
Liz Treadway says
Jamie, There are no words to express how deeply saddened I am for your loss. Your strength is incredible. May God be with you and your family through this difficult time.
Patti (Finkbiner) Anderson says
To Steve\’s Family; My prayers are with you during this period of time. I have great memories of Steve smiling and laughing in some of the classes we had together. He always had that smile on his face when he was walking to his next class.
My Deepest Sympathy,
Patti Finkbiner
(Classmate of 86)
brands milton says
My thoughts and prayers go out to the gonce family.
Ed Barcus says
To Steve\’s family, I am sorry to hear of your loss. I haven\’t seen or talked to Steve in quite a while, but always enjoyed it when I did, he was a great guy and will be missed. The PHS class of 1986 has suffered yet another early loss.
Barb Lowry says
Melinda and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. It has been a long, hard road for you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God give you the strength you need for each day.
Love,
Uncle Bub and Aunt Barb
EILEEN STEPP says
ABREE,
I AM SO SORRY IN THE LOSS OF YOUR BROTHER. I PRAY GOD WILL COMFORT YOU & YOUR FAMILIES IN THE DAYS TO COME. MAY YOUR BROTHER RIP. YOU ARE ALL IN MY THOUGHTS & PRAYERS. GOD BLESS!
Shirley Gidley says
I do remember when his father told me that Stephan had been born. He was so proud. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Melissa Slater says
Mindy,
John and I just heard about Steve\’s passing today!! I am so very sorry!! Steve was a great guy, he always had a smile on his face!! If you need anything please let us know! I am so sorry we didn\’t make it to the funeral, we didn\’t know!! You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!!
John and Melissa Slater
Glodowski says
So sorry for your loss Gonce family. Know that Steve is safe and out of pain and with your Mom and Dad. God needed him.
Jack says
We are sorry for your loss.
Jack & Deb
Jimmy says
Mindy, Jamie, Abree, Aaron and Amanda….words cannot express the pain that you are feeling…have so many memories of being with you all….steven was an awesome friend and you were and still are my second family…the great times I have had with Steve, Troy and Shawn….and the headaches we caused you, Miss Jamie…you will be missed my friend! You are at peace, now…love you guys
Kalie Bottorff says
Amanda and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through this heartbreaking time. There\’s nothing I can say that will ease your pain but I just wanted you to know I am thinking of you. My deepest condolences.
Kalie Bottorff
judy cook says
Mindy and family
So sorry for your loss of stephan.i will miss seeing him at blueberry!! Bless you
James Spiek says
I am very sad to hear the news Mindy. I wish you and Amanda well for my mother. She cared a lot for you three. Take care.
Lori Leedy Wheatley says
I\’m so sorry to the Gonce family for the tragic loss of Stephan. I have fond memories of Stephan and Troy, from growing up in Plymouth.
Joe Jamie Stiles says
My condolences to Steve\’s family have a lot of good memories with Steve and his Dad both. Am very sorry for the loss.
Linda Clevenger says
I and my family will never forget your Family. I loved you all and Steve was a great guy.
Peggy Fisher says
Ashley and Garrett, and all family, and friends,Please except my deepest sympathy for the passing of your loved one. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time of sorrow. My heart aches for everyone that loved him, and will have to go on without him. May he rest in peace…..
Anonymous says
Melinda I am so sorry for your lose..
Lori says
Deepest sympathy to you\’re family. I\’ve went to school with Steve since Kindergarten & Steve always had that smile on his face. He will be greatly missed.
Lowell & Judy Hall says
We are praying for your family at this very difficult time.
Lowell & Judy
Liz Treadway says
Jamie, There are no words to express how deeply saddened I am for your loss. Your strength is incredible. May God be with you and your family through this difficult time.
Patti (Finkbiner) Anderson says
To Steve\’s Family; My prayers are with you during this period of time. I have great memories of Steve smiling and laughing in some of the classes we had together. He always had that smile on his face when he was walking to his next class.
My Deepest Sympathy,
Patti Finkbiner
(Classmate of 86)
brands milton says
My thoughts and prayers go out to the gonce family.
Ed Barcus says
To Steve\’s family, I am sorry to hear of your loss. I haven\’t seen or talked to Steve in quite a while, but always enjoyed it when I did, he was a great guy and will be missed. The PHS class of 1986 has suffered yet another early loss.
Barb Lowry says
Melinda and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. It has been a long, hard road for you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God give you the strength you need for each day.
Love,
Uncle Bub and Aunt Barb
EILEEN STEPP says
ABREE,
I AM SO SORRY IN THE LOSS OF YOUR BROTHER. I PRAY GOD WILL COMFORT YOU & YOUR FAMILIES IN THE DAYS TO COME. MAY YOUR BROTHER RIP. YOU ARE ALL IN MY THOUGHTS & PRAYERS. GOD BLESS!
Shirley Gidley says
I do remember when his father told me that Stephan had been born. He was so proud. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Melissa Slater says
Mindy,
John and I just heard about Steve\’s passing today!! I am so very sorry!! Steve was a great guy, he always had a smile on his face!! If you need anything please let us know! I am so sorry we didn\’t make it to the funeral, we didn\’t know!! You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!!
John and Melissa Slater