Ruth M. Stewart Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Ruth M. Stewart of Decatur, Illinois, born in Shelbyville, Illinois, who passed away on December 15, 2023, at the age of 94, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ruth M. Stewart to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Joseph Eigsti and Carrie L. Eigsti (Hostetler); her husband Lafe Stewart; and her siblings, Leo Eigsti (Marilyn), Roy Eigsti, Edna Eigsti, Fern Toll (Joe), Mary Ellen Eigsti and Esther Eigsti.
She is survived by: her children, Joya Ryan (Jeff) of Decatur, IL, Lonnie Stewart (Theresa) of Mattoon, IL, Sandra Otto (Dave) of Middlebury, IN, Kendall Stewart (Amy) of Manning, SC and Chris Stewart of Shelbyville, IL; her sister-in-law Rosie Eigsti of Shelbyville, IL; her grandchildren, Carrie Ryan (Leigh), Stewart Otto (Jasmine), Jessica Otto (Lance Riley), Landon Stewart (Jess), Cameron Stewart, Morgan Stewart and Nathan Stewart; and her great grandchildren, Jade Ryan, Adleigh Ryan, Cohen Otto and Raelyn Otto.
Memorials may be given to Lonnie's church, Liberty Life Church in Mattoon, IL.
