Dateline: Alton

Jerome L. "Jerry" Stewart, 67, died at 4:07 p.m. Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at Rosewood Care Center in Alton. Born September 15, 1952 in Granite City, he was the son of Magdaline (Cato) Stewart of Meadowbrook and the late Willis Lee Stewart. Mr. Stewart was the owner/operator of Piasa Cab Company in Alton. He enjoyed bingo and fishing and was "a jack of all trades." He loved his grandkids and great grandkids. On June 15, 1972 he married the former Patty Baum in Meadowbrook. She survives. Also surviving is a daughter, Dee Warren (Glen) of Alton, a son, Jerry Stewart (Eyvette) of Alton, eight grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, four brothers, Darrell, Kenny, Steven and Tony Stewart, and three sisters, Pat Bryson, Karen Jones, and Marilyn Grable. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until time of funeral service at 1:00 p.m. Friday, September 27, 2019 at Gent Funeral Home in Alton. Pastor Eric Lloyd will officiate. Burial will be at Upper Alton Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Heartland Hospice or the 5A's Animal Shelter. Online guestbook and information may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com