Stephen Lynn Atchason, 76, of Decatur, IL passed away 9:12 AM July 29, 2023 at his home.

Services will be 10:00 AM Monday, August 7, 2023 at Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL with Jim Kilson officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Park Cemetery, Clinton, IL. Visitation will be 3:00 - 5:00 PM Sunday, August 6, 2023 at the funeral home.

Memorials may be directed to the Parkinson’s Foundation or Tunnels to Towers Foundation.

Stephen was born October 9, 1946 in Decatur, IL the son of Lloyd O. “Dutch” and Lucille B. (Cohea) Atchason. After Lucille’s passing, Stephen was raised by Dutch and Martha E. “Marty” (Lane) Atchason. He was married to Anne Losing and later married Lynda K. (Miller) Rottler June 18, 1993 in Decatur, IL.

Survivors include his wife, Lynda K. Atchason, Decatur, IL; children Mark (Javonna) Atchason, Melissa, TX, Adam (Kara) Atchason, Elgin, IL, and Elizabeth (Matt) Willey, Chatham, IL; stepchildren, Scott (Michele) Rottler, Vale, AZ, and Shelby (John) Falk, Decatur, IL; 10 grandchildren; and one sibling, Greg (Kimi) Atchason, San Antonio, TX.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his stepmother. 

Stephen worked at Caterpillar for 36 years. After retirement he worked at Brinks armored car division for seven years and as a Macon County court security officer for three years. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam Conflict. He was a private investigator for different companies and was a Mt. Zion Police Auxillary Sargent. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing and gun collecting.

Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com