Steven "Jejak" Lee Michael Martin, 72, passed away August 13, 2022, at Hospice House, Hutchinson, KS. He was born September 26, 1949, in Rossville, KS to Paul "Mook" and Nellie Irene (Gibson) Martin.

Steve was a 1968 graduate of McPherson High School. He graduated from Brown Mackie College, Salina KS, with an associate's degree in business.  Steve was a former employee of Farmland Industries, Willbros Pipeline Construction, and retired from Calm Creek Carriers as a truck driver. He was also co-owner of MSI Wireless.

Steve was a family man and loved spending time with his family. He was a proud member of the Potawatomi Nation.

In 1968, Steve married Judy Frickey and they later divorced. He then married, Deanne Smith Bowersox on June 27, 2008, in Hutchinson.

Steve is survived by: his wife, Deanne of Hutchinson; children, Melissa Jill (Brian) Gibson of Owasso, OK, and Paul Jason "Jake" (Kelsey) Martin of Hutchinson; stepchildren, Shaelee (Chad) Mendenhall of Hutchinson, and Jaron Bowersox of Kansas City, KS; siblings, Mary Hudson and Pauline Bickford, both of Rossville, Henry (Carol) Martin of Hesston, KS, and C.D. (Diane) Martin of McPherson; grandchildren, Madison (Matt) Liley, McKinley (Jacob) Rincon, Brennan Gibson, Brighton Gibson, Jadyn (fiancé Dominick Andersen) Martin, Jordyn Martin, Jennalea Martin, Kai Mendenhall, Zayden Mendenall, and Oliviana Mendenhall; and great-grandson, Hudson Liley.

He was preceded in death by: his parents; siblings, baby boy Martin, baby girl Martin, Tim Martin, Paul "Jr." Martin, and Wally Martin.

Cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at Elliott Chapel with the Reverend Kent Little officiating. Inurnment will follow in Rossville Cemetery in Rossville. Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, August 15, 2022 at Elliott Mortuary.

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In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Hospice House, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.