Frances Jean Stewart's Obituary
Frances Jean Stewart, age 79, of DuQuoin, IL, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2016 at 12:30 p.m. in her home. Frances was born on March 7, 1937 in DuQuoin, IL, a daughter to Edward and Frances "Boots" (McDonald) Poiter. On September 13, 1958, she married Robert Stewart in Pinckneyville, IL and he survives. Frances was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, DuQuoin, IL, a past member of Catholic Daughters and worked as clerk at B&J True Value, DuQuoin, IL for 20 years. She enjoyed gardening, crafting and hobbies. Frances loved to dance and was a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother. Survivors include her husband, Bob Stewart of DuQuoin, IL; two daughters, Denise (Jim) Jeffers of Sparta, IL and Lori Higgerson of DuQuoin, IL; four grandchildren, Justin Jeffers of Sparta, IL, Tyler (Kelsey) Jeffers of Colorado Springs, CO, Amanda (Dusty) Jaroski of DuQuoin, IL and Josh Higgerson of DuQuoin, IL; two great-grandchildren, Emma Jo Jaroski and Hattie Jean Jaroski both of DuQuoin, IL; one brother, Chuck Poiter of Sparta, IL; brothers-in-law, James (Mary) Stewart and Bill (Catherine) Stewart; special cousin, Susie (Rudy) Roule and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Fleta Goffinet. A funeral mass will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, DuQuoin, IL on Monday, October 17, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. with Father Joseph Oganda officiating. Interment will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, DuQuoin, IL. Friends may call at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, DuQuoin, IL on Monday from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. The rosary will be recited at 10:00 a.m. Memorial donations may be made to masses or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Pyatt Funeral Home, DuQuoin, IL is in charge of the arrangements.
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