Stephen Francis Newell

WINONAStephen Francis Newell, 60 of Winona, died Saturday, October 25, 2014 at St. Anne Extended Healthcare.Stephen was born September 9, 1954 in Winona to Joseph and Frances (Zywicki) Newell. He attended Winona Senior High School and later studied at Southeast Technical College. Steve was a hairstylist for many years in Winona.He is survived by his mother, Frances Newell of Winona; children, Shawn Newell of Japan and Kate Connors of Swampscott, MA; sisters, Nancy (Ken) Mehaffey of Winona and Becky (Bill) Soranno of Winona; grandchildren, Taiyo and Sora Maruyama; and Hannah, Tynan, Brynn, Kian, and Quinton Connors; and nieces and nephews. Stephen is preceded in death by his father.Memorial service will be held at 2pm, Saturday, November 1, 2014 at Hoff Celebration of Life Center led by Funeral Celebrant Jenny Hoff. A gathering of family and friends will continue until 4pm.God saw him getting tired, a cure was not to be.He wrapped him in his loving arms and whispered "Come with me."He suffered much in silence, his spirit did not bend.He faced his pain with courage, until the very end.He tried so hard to stay with us but his fight was not in vain,God took him to His loving home and freed him from the pain.Please share a memory of Stephen and sign the online guestbook at www.hofffuneral.com.