Stephen M. Evans age 41 of Valparaiso passed away November 1,2021. Stephen was born September 13, 1980 in Merrillville, In. Stephen had a heart of gold he would do anything for anyone, he never met a stranger, he said everyone is my friend. Stephen loved watching and collecting movies he could tell you everyone who starred in any movie, and almost recite the movie. He also loved music any kind of music it made him happy. He loved to karaoke and play games. Stephen deeply loved his whole family but above all God was number one and he was very proud of that. He always said God will take care of us no matter what happens.

Stephen is survived by his mother, Vikki (Paul) Hegan; father Kenneth (Denise)Gregory; step father Jeff (Priscilla) Coleman; siblings Michael (Aimee) Coleman; Joshua (Yvonne) Coleman; Kenneth (Jennifer) Gregory; Joseph (Melissa) Coleman; Valerie (Brandon) Coleman; grandparents Jerry and Donna Evans, Marylou Cieslak. Lifelong friends Tim Banham and Jovan Popovich, and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Lonnie and Fonda Gregory, Billy Joe and Barb Coleman.

A funeral service will be held Saturday, November 13, 2021, at 10:00 am at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 760 McCool Rd, Valparaiso, IN 46385.  Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service time at the church. He will be laid to rest at Evergreen Memorial Park in Hobart. Arrangements have been entrusted to Rees Funeral Home, Hobart Chapel. For more information, please call 219-942-2109.