Diane L. Stewart's Obituary
Diane L. Stewart, age 74, of Sparta, IL, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024, in her home, surrounded by her family in Sparta, IL.
Diane was born on September 11, 1950 in St. Louis, MO, a daughter to James and Pauline (Wilmesherr) Portell. On November 22, 1969, she married Jack C. Stewart in St. Louis, MO and he survives her. Diane retired in September of 2019 from Buchheit of Sparta after working several years as a clothing manager and then being promoted to human resources. Diane was of the Lutheran faith. She was a leader of the Southside 4H Club, Sparta, IL for over twenty years. Diane was also a member of the Pink Ladies, helping those who had cancer. She was a great cook, who loved to read books and do puzzles. Diane's passion was spending time with family and friends, especially with her grandchildren. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Survivors include her husband of 54 years, Jack Stewart of Sparta, IL; one son, Jack Dale (Michelle "Shelley" E.) Stewart of Coulterville, IL; three daughters, Debra "Deb" (Richard) Graves of Coulterville; Jodi M. (Nathan) Koester of Coulterville, IL, and Deanna G. (Chris) Geppert also of Coulterville, IL.; one sister, Lee Ann (Bill) Beck of Indiana; two sisters-in-law, Gayle Fulton and Joyce (Ed) Bialon; one brother-in-law, Rick (Peggy) Stewart; eight grandchildren, William "Billy" Graves, Makayla Evans, Brea (Brandon) Young, Angela Walker, Jordan (Emilee) Koester, Katie Koester, Lukas Hearn, and Khloe Geppert; and several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; in laws, Howard (Arlene) Stewart; brother-in-law, Jim Fulton; and sister-in-law, Janet Schilling.
Funeral services will be held at Calvary Church, Sparta, IL on November 16, 2024 at 11:00 a.m., with Brother Tim McIntyre officiating. Interment will be in Coulterville City Cemetery, Coulterville, IL.
Visitation will be at Calvary Church, Sparta, IL on Friday, November 15, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Memorial donations may be made to Calvary Church, Sparta, IL or to Sparta Community Hospital's Health and Wellness Foundation.
Pyatt Funeral Home, Coulterville, IL has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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