Stephen Madorin

Stephen Ernest Madorin, 77, died Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at his home in Wichita, Kansas surrounded by his family.

He was born on November 5, 1948 in Sedalia, Missouri. Stephen was raised in Sedalia where he graduated from Smith Cotton High School. He later received a Bachelor’s Degree from the Berklee School of Music in Boston.

After graduating from college Stephen returned to Sedalia where he married Carol Thornton in 1978. They traveled throughout the country and Canada while he was a member of a trio band and Jubilation Band for several years performing Gospel music.

He had worked at the Whiteman Air Force Base before accepting a job at Boeing Aircraft in Wichita. Stephen and Carol moved to Wichita in 1979. He would continue to work as a Manufacturing Engineer for Spirit Aircraft until retiring.

Stephen later married Barbara Camden on May 7, 2006.

He was an incredible musician, playing in several bands and giving music lessons. Stephen always enjoyed attending the Walnut Valley Bluegrass Festival in Winfield, Kansas.

He was a fan of all things sports. He especially enjoyed football, hockey, racing and basketball. He was an amazing cook and a master of smoked meats. He enjoyed all things outdoors as well. He loved fishing.

Stephen is survived by his wife Barbara; sons Chris Madorin and wife Samantha of Andover, Shawn Stevens and wife Mandy of Wichita; daughters Mendi Roberts and husband Brian of Wichita, Rachelle Romero and husband Rolando of Haysville; sister Sharon Fenley of Malta Bend, Missouri; and nine grandchildren Seth Roberts, Lauren Lubratvic, Landen Stevens, Joseph Price, Jacob Price, Bella Romero, Stephen Madorin, Matthew Madorin, and Augustus Madorin.

He loved the Lord and was very passionate about his faith.

Memorial services will be held at 1:00 P.M., Saturday, June 13 at Glorious Bible Church, 1001 N. West Street, Wichita, Kansas 67203, with a luncheon to follow at Prairie Homestead Senior Living.

Arrangements are by Affordable Cremations Plus, Wichita, Kansas.