Stewart, Alonzo

Passed: 1936-03-28

Age: 87

Source: Jackson Herald

Death Notice:

Obituary Date: 1936-04-03

Information: Alonzo Stewart, 87 year old farmer of Cow Run, died at his home there last Saturday after a critical illness of several days from complications due to his advanced age.  He was a pioneer resident of that section of the county and enjoyed a wide circle of friends who will learn with regret of his death.  The funeral services were conducted at the Antioch church on Sunday afternoon with Rev. S. J. Westfall, of Cottageville, in charge and burial was in the church cemetery.  A large crowd was present for the funeral.  Mr. Stewart was born in Jackson County on Oct. 30, 1848 and at the time of his death was 87 years, 4 months and 28 days of age.  He was united in marriage to Keziah Sayre on December 3, 1874 and to this union eight children were born, one dying in infancy and other seven survive.  The wife died on February 5, 1905 and more than three years later he was married to Lillie King, who with the following named children survive, Mrs. Lizzie Baier of Millwood, Mrs. Clyde Ankrum of Cottageville, Mrs. Clyde Stewart of Millwood, Lucien Stewart and Clarence Stewart of Richmond, Missouri, and Kenna Stewart, at home.  Among the other survivors are 23 grandchildren, two great-grandchilcren and one brother, George Stewart of Evans.  Mr. Stewart was converted many years ago and united with the M. E. church.  He later transferred his membership to the Antioch United Brethren church and remained faithful until death.  For a number of years he was Sunday school superintendent at Antioch and was a regular at church services until advanced age and declining health made his attendance impossible.   [from the Betty Kessel McIntyre obit collection]