MANHATTAN, KANSAS – Stephanie Ann (Stegman) Staats, 59, died Friday, November 2, 2018 at her home in Manhattan, KS.

She was born April 24, 1959 in Dodge City, KS the daughter of Alvin (Shorty) and Marilyn (Gustin) Stegman.

Stephanie graduated from Bucklin High School in 1977. She had several jobs over the years and was especially gifted at bookkeeping.  She enjoyed shopping and had a good eye for fashion.  She also enjoyed, with a purple passion, watching the KSU Wildcats with her husband. Having such a large family, Steph loved times at home in Bucklin celebrating events, especially at the holidays.

Stephanie was married to Dale Dickson.  They later divorced.  Steph and Dale had two children together, Josh and Lindsay.

On December 23, 2005, Stephanie married Gary Paul Staats at the home of Gary's sister, Joann Roth, in Dodge City, KS. He survives.

Other survivors include:  Her children, Josh (Kayla) Dickson, Las Vegas, NV, Lindsay (Mark) Stamper, Olathe, KS. Grandchildren, Kinlie, Shiloh and Cora Dickson, Las Vegas, NV and Rosalyn Stamper, Olathe, KS Brothers: Mike Stegman, Council Grove, KS, Jim (Nancy) Stegman, Bucklin, KS, Stan (Lois) Bogdanovecz, Mount Hope, KS.  Sisters: Sue (Rob) Scott, Bucklin, KS, Cyndi Tilley, Enid, OK, Kim (Stan) Ellis, Bucklin, KS, and Linda (Lanny) Genosky, Lawrence, KS. Steph is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews who she loved and they loved her dearly.

Stephanie was preceded in death by both her parents, a brother, Bryan Stegman and a granddaughter, Mia Dickson.

A private family inurnment will take place on Saturday, December 1 at 10:00 a.m. at the Bucklin Cemetery.  A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, December 1 at 11:00 a.m. at the Bucklin Community Church, Bucklin, KS.  Stephanie's nephew, Scott Tilley, will preside over the service.  Calling time: Friends may visit the family at the Bucklin Community Church from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, November 30, 2018.

The family suggests memorials to a significant and important place to Steph, Van's House, Enid, OK in care of Minnis Mortuary, PO Box 516, Bucklin, KS.