Stephen Roger Harper

Stephen R. Harper, 74, of Colfax passed away on Monday, February 3, 2020, at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL. Private graveside services will be held at a later date. Steve was born on October 13, 1945, in Urbana, the son of Virgil and Verona (Anderson) Harper. They preceded him in death. Steve is survived by his daughter, Lori Donovan (Jim Young) and son, Phil Harper (Carla). He is also survived by two grandsons, Mike Donovan (Josie) and Pat Donovan (Kaitlin) and three great grandchildren, Elizabeth, Andrew and Ana Donovan and a fourth great grandchild expected in July. He is also survived by two sisters, Pam Bell of Bradley, IL and Kathy Thomas of Urbana, IL along with a number of nieces and nephews. Steve’s hobbies included restoring antique light fixtures, he was an avid auto racing fan as well as a Chicago Bears and Illinois fan. Memorials may be made to Toys for Tots, Wounded Warriors or Tunnels 2 Towers. Cremation rites were accorded. Jensen Funeral Home in Bourbonnais, IL is handling the arrangements. Please sign Steve's online webpage.