Stephen Jerome Atwell, Savannah, Missouri, passed away on May 24, 2023.

Stephen was born in Independence, MO, on November 29, 1967 to the late  Norman Jerome Atwell, Jr. and Patsy Jean Munsell.

Stephen's career was with Internal Revenue Service.  To his friends in the Klingon Community he was known as Kro-Rath. He was an avid Star Trek fan and enjoyed acting in some community Star-Trek movies.  He loved anything "Marvel", DC, and "Doctor Who".

Stephen is survived by brothers Brian (Katherine) Atwell of Denver, CO and David Atwell of Lawrence, KS.  Two aunts, Barbara Combs and Shirl Atwell, numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Preceded in death by his parents, brother Richard Atwell and Uncle Kenneth.

He has been cremated under the direction of Heaton-Bowman-Smith Savannah Chapel. The Celebration of Life will be at Margarita's Boulevard (2829 Southwest Blvd, Kansas City MO 64108) on May 31st at 8 P.M.

Memorial donations may be made to Heaton-Bowman-Smith Savannah Chapel c/o Michael Smith Family Fund.

"Beware, a Klingon warrior is about to arrive: Kahless, we implore you to remember those warriors who have fallen in your name. Lift them out of the cavern of despair and reveal Yourself to them in all Your glory. Beware, Stephen Atwell, known as Kro-Rath of his own house approaches!"