Dateline: Alton
Murrell R. Stewart, 70, died at 8:15 a.m. Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at his home in Alton. Born February 17, 1942 in Alton, he was the son of Muriel and Lavada (Sessom) Stewart. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Alton. He retired in 2002 as a transport driver for BP Oil in Wood River after 35 years of service. After retirement he spent most of his time as a chalk artist donating many works for auction fundraisers. Surviving is his wife Wanda (Zahrli) Willman of Alton, a daughter, Cathy Stewart of Alton, a son, Londel Stewart of Alton, two step daughters, Laura Willman of Lexington, KY, and Christine Willman (Waymond) of East Alton, two step-sons, Michael Willman (Mandy) of Angleton, TX, and Marty Carter of Alton, and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by an infant son, Mitchell Stewart, a daughter Dorothy Stewart and a step son, Stephen Willman. A memorial service/celebration of life service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to BJC Hospice or St. Mary's Catholic Church in Alton.


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