Steven Michael Runnels, 51 of Albany passed away, Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at a St. Joseph hospital. Steve, the son of Marshall Runnels and Elfa Blewett was born January 27, 1960 in St. Joseph, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his father, son, Michael Steven Runnels, father-in-law, Kenny Dykes, grandparents and many aunts and uncles. On September 28, 1996, Steve was united in marriage to April Dykes. Steve worked for Hembry Quarter Horses in Albany. He served as president of the Grand River Saddle Club and was a member of the Gentry Christian Church. Survivors: Wife, April; Daughters, Caitlyn and Cierra Runnels all of the home in Albany; Sons, Jonathan and Jerid Runnels, both of Albany; Mother, Ann Cully, Albany; Mom, Elfa Blewett, Maryville, MO Brothers, Melvin, Billings, Mont.; Tim and Clayton, Albany; Chris, Forbis, MO; Sisters, Stacy Petty, Albany; Betty Teaney, Ravenwood, MO; Grandson, Porter Runnels, Granddaughters, Emma and Jersie Runnels; Mother-in-law, Betty Dykes, Albany; 3 sisters-in-law; 2 brothers-in-law; aunts, uncles, cousins; one great-niece and many nieces and nephews.