Stephen Edwin Slater, of Brookfield, passed away in his home on October 8, 2026, surrounded by his children.
He was born on September 10, 1948, in Kansas City, Kansas, to Hubert Slater and Martha Greene. He was also raised with the love of his stepmother, Mary Slater.
Stephen was united in marriage to the late Ronna Slater. Together, they had two children, Wyman and Stephanie.
Then in 2000, Stephen married “Lois” Carol Slater. They were married for 25 years until her passing in 2025. Through their marriage, Stephen gained two stepchildren, “Richard” Ryan and “Robert” Eric Menconi.
Stephen was a member of Park Baptist Church in Brookfield. His faith was an important part of his life. Throughout his life, Stephen worked many different jobs. One of his most notable positions was as a mechanic at Roberts Uptown Service Station in Brookfield. There, he was able to put his mechanical skills to work. Outside of his work, Stephen enjoyed collecting pocketknives and spending time visiting with others.
Above all, Stephen loved spending time with his family and will be remembered for his love he had for his family. His family will cherish the memories they shared with him and the time they were able to spend by his side.
Stephen is survived by his fiancée, Barbara Todd; his children, Wyman Slater and his wife Nina and Stephanie Carriker and her husband Erin; his stepchildren, Ryan Menconi and his wife Amy and Eric Menconi and his wife Sonya; his grandchildren, Zack Slater and his wife Latisha, Amanda Maddox and her husband Aaron, Marcus Slater, and Jenna Knapp and her husband Joseph; his step-grandchildren, Aiden and Hayleigh Carriker, Drake Menconi his fiancée, Rachel Head, Jenna, Trent, and Keagan Menconi; his great-grandchildren, Paisleyh, Presleyh, and Payton Slater, and Laken and Deaken Maddox; his great-step-granddaughter, Emersyn Brosdahl; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Graveside service will be held at 11:00 am. Friday, October 16, 2026, at the Old New Garden Cemetery, Brookfield, MO; with Pastor Kyle Waldrep officiating. Arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Rhodes Funeral Home, Brookfield, MO.
Source: KMZU, The Farm
