Steven Ray Conrow, 69, of Junction City, Kansas, passed away on May 1, 2024, at The University of Kansas Hospital.
He was born on July 12, 1954, to Jerald and Mary (Lehner) Conrow at Junction City, Kansas. He was a lifetime resident of Junction City, but he enjoyed seeing the world with his many travels. Some of his favorite places to visit would include, Hawaii, all of Europe, and all around the United States.
Steve worked for Stacy's Restaurant for more than 25 years, cooking for the majority of Junction City. He retired from Stacy's, February 2024, ending his lifetime legacy as their head cook. Music was Steve's passion, anything he could listen to he would. While working at Stacy's, friends can remember him listening to his favorite C.Ds of Elton John, Queen, and of course Justin Timberlake. Once Steve got off work, he made sure to leave his C.Ds behind for his beloved vinyl records, this was his favorite way of listening to his beloved artists. Above all else Steve loved spending time with his family going to an array of different concerts to include: Elton John, Fall Out Boy, Kesha, Macklemore, and many more. Steve was a very giving person, always looking out for his neighbors and giving to many charitable organizations.
Steve is survived by his loving mother, Mary and his friend, Junior (Skylar) Webb of who Steve always considered his son. Steve is preceded by his father, Jerald and his loving puppy, Joy.
Memorial contributions are suggested to go to Friends of Animals, P.O. Box 580, Junction City, KS 66441.
A visitation at Johnson & Mass-Hinitt Funeral Home, 203 North Washington, Junction City, KS (66441) will take place at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 10, 2024 followed by a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. officiated by Pastor Tom Swihart. A committal service will follow at Highland Cemetery.