Steven Ray Cantonwine

Steven Ray Cantonwine, of Crystal City, MO, born January 30, 1956, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020, at the age of 64. Beloved father of Sara Cantonwine and Molly Cantonwine, dear brother of Kelly Wulfkuhle, Julie Vogt, and Christy Nielsen, beloved uncle, friend of many, and cherished cousin.

Steve was a devoted dad involved with his daughters sports teams, academic competitions, and supported them in dance, scouting and gymnastics. Steve earned his Juris Doctorate degree and, for 30 years, practiced law in Iowa, California and Missouri. He loved vacationing with family where he traveled to Alaska and Costa Rica, which were two of his favorite trips. Steve enjoyed genealogy, tinkering with cars, and photography as well as his dog, Gunner. He was dearly loved by many and will be missed by all.

A memorial mass is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 5th, at Assumption Parish, 4725 Mattis Rd. St., Louis, Mo. .

We will be practicing social distancing, and masks must be worn inside the church at all times. Please respect all COVID-19 restrictions, and if you are experiencing any symptoms such as fever, cough, shortness of breath etc. please do not attend.

18 Comments

  1. Dorie and Bill Niehoff on January 4, 2021 at 11:02 am

    Sending our deepest sympathy. Sincerely, The Niehoff Family



  2. Gina Gassett on January 4, 2021 at 12:46 pm

    The Gassett family is sadden to learn of this news. Please share our respects to the entire family. We have fond memories of Molly and Sara growing up in our neighborhood.
    Gina, Paul, Emma, Luke and Anna



  3. Gina Gassett on January 4, 2021 at 12:47 pm

    Our family is sadden to learn of this news. Please share our respects to the entire family. We have fond memories of Molly and Sara growing up in our neighborhood.
    Gina, Paul, Emma, Luke and Anna Gassett



  4. Christi Checkett on January 4, 2021 at 1:04 pm

    Please accept my sincere sympathy and condolences for your loss. I know that this is a most difficult time for the family and my love and prayers are with each of you.



  5. Caro Hilburn on January 4, 2021 at 1:41 pm

    My thoughts, prayers and condolences go out to the family of Mr. Cantonwine. May his memory always be a blessing for them.



  6. Judy Evans on January 4, 2021 at 3:49 pm

    Our deepest sympathy for your family’s loss. We will keep you in our prayers.
    Joe and Judy Evans



  7. Michael Graves on January 4, 2021 at 4:29 pm

    Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.
    We still have a picture Steve took of our dog Ella when we got her years ago. Steve said he could hardly see her in the grass so he had to take her picture.
    The Graves Family



  8. Jackie Lamb on January 5, 2021 at 11:24 am

    I was friends with Steve in high school in Mt. Pleasant. I’m sorry for your loss. Jackie Lamb



  9. Kendall Wade on January 5, 2021 at 3:45 pm

    In the world of Attornies. This man stood head and shoulders above his Legal Brethren.
    Sorry doesnt even come close . I know many whom this man has picked up, dusted off, and generally helped out. Myself included. Sarah n Molly lost thier Pop, I lost an attorney, a gentle heart and kind ear and not to mention a friend…



  10. Andre Ferguson on January 5, 2021 at 7:28 pm

    Dear Molly and Sara,
    Our deepest sympathy on your loss. Our hearts go out to you.

    The Ferguson Family
    Tony, Andrea, Antonia, Dakotah, & Lucy



  11. David & Linda Van Woert on January 8, 2021 at 5:11 pm

    Our sympathies go out to the family. Steve had been a good friend since our freshman year at University of Iowa. We could let years pass then pick as if it were yesterday. We will miss him.
    Dave & Linda Van Woert



  12. Deb Billingsley on January 8, 2021 at 6:49 pm

    Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family during this difficult time. We have fond memories from college days and beyond. You will be missed.
    Mike and Deb Billingsley



  13. Phil Zuspan on February 10, 2021 at 4:49 pm

    Steve was universally loved and respected by our fellow law school classmates. He was a gentle giant. It is with great sadness that I have recently been informed of his passing. There is a common thread found among the condolences; his love of family, his love of friends, his love of dogs, his love. It is, then, fitting that his day of passing occurred during the Yuletide. He will be remembered and greatly missed.



  14. Tashia COLE on February 19, 2021 at 10:32 am

    Steve was a dear friend of mine as well as my lawyer for the better part of 15 years. I had also been lucky enough to know Molly and Gunner. I miss him dearly.



  15. April on March 23, 2021 at 5:40 pm

    He will forever live on in in the hearts of his family friends clients and people he met in passing never did I ever see this man without a smile on his face and if you didn’t have one on your when passing him then u were sure to have one shortly after he made sure of that even if it meant make him late for court fly high steve till we meet again



  16. Jessica Parton on April 8, 2021 at 9:52 am

    Steve was my Lawyer and Friend.He is and always will be greatly missed.I got to know Molly and Gunner as well.RIP Steve Fly high.Now I gotta figure out what to do,you passed and we still had unfinished cases.Im Really missing you.You were the best.Deepest Sympathy to Family.



  17. Jessica on April 8, 2021 at 9:54 am

    Steve was my Lawyer and Friend.He is and always will be greatly missed.I got to know Molly and Gunner as well.RIP Steve Fly high.Now I gotta figure out what to do,you passed and we still had unfinished cases.Im Really missing you.You were the best.Deepest Sympathy to Family.



  18. Jennifer on March 4, 2022 at 10:07 am

    Sending out our condolences to the family, I have known Steve for over 18 years. He was a great friend and a great attorney!



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