Steven Kapayou

TAMA-Steven Joe Kapayou (Bakaka), known fondly as Stove, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at the age of 48, at his home on the Meskwaki Settlement in rural Tama. A Traditional Wake will be held Thursday, December 12, 2024 at the Fox Clan Ceremonial Building on the Meskwaki Settlement in rural Tama. A Traditional Graveside Service will be held Friday, December 13, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Morgan Cemetery on the Meskwaki Settlement in rural Tama.

Steven is survived by his two sons, Okoye and Harrison Kapayou of Reno, Nevada; his sister, Deana Shelley Kapayou; and his two brothers, Dean Stanford (Alana) Kapayou and Adam Willis Kapayou Sr.; Grandchildren: Jerome, Sade, and Cahysia Kapayou, Wettikabaiga and Tayven Kapayou, Syncere Kapayou, Koa Kapayou, and Nora, Royce, and Kai Carillo; and his aunt Georgia Keraghan; Nieces and nephews: Jordan Kapayou, Raven Kapayou, Aiden Kapayou, Shauna Kapayou, Zeara Kapayou, Falon Kapayou, Adam Kapayou Jr., Anjali Kapayou, Bradley Kapayou, Aja Kapayou, Amaya Kapayou and Stanford Kapayou.

Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home, Tama-Toledo, is assisting the family with arrangements.