Ruth A. Stewart, 73, of Bloomington, passed away at 6:15 p.m. on Sunday, September 26, 2010 at Heritage Manor in Bloomington.
She was born August 8, 1937 in Normal, IL, daughter of Lloyd and Cecil Morgan Sylvester. She married Reathel A. Stewart on August 15, 1959 and he preceded her in death on March 28, 1973. She was also preceded in death by two brothers and one sister.
Surviving are one son, Lloyd (Marcia) Stewart of Bloomington; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers, Carl “Bud” (Linda) Sylvester and Ronnie (Charlotte) Sylvester, both of Bloomington; six sisters, Edith (George) Schultz of CA, Mary Lawson, Sharon (Steve) Thompson and Shirley Stinson, all of Bloomington, Linda Sylvester of Fairbury and Donna (Gene) Brooks of Heyworth. Ruth also leaves behind a special friend and caretaker, Dee Owen of Bloomington.
Ruth was of the Baptist faith and she enjoyed playing cards with family and friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 3,2010, 2010 at the VFW Post in HBloomington.
Cremation rites have been accorded by East Lawn Funeral Home in Bloomington.
