- Date Of Birth: October 1, 1963
- Date Of Death: November 23, 2019
- State: Illinois
Hazel Ann Stewart, 56, of Galesburg, died Saturday, November 23, 2019, at home surrounded by her family and friends. Hazel was born October 1, 1963, in Galesburg, the daughter of William Michael and Constance Mae (Kneeream) Shea.
She married Dennis Lee Smith on July 12, 1980. He died on May 23, 1985. She later married Roger Stewart on December 4, 1999, at Oak Run. He survives as does one son, Dennis (Mariah) Smith of Galesburg; one daughter, Ashley Stewart of Galesburg; and two step-daughters, Jami (B.J.) Mahnesmith of Peoria and Jessica (Tony) Quinn of Galesburg.
Hazel is also survived by three brothers, William (Helen) Shea of Wataga, Dennis (Sherry) Shea of Henderson, and Daniel (Cecelia) Shea of Gilson; one sister, Linda Colwell of Georgetown, TX; and seven grandchildren, Joseph Quinn, Adam Stewart, Jordyn Smith, Dennis Smith, Lomac Payton, Isabella Quinn, and Jaylen Currie.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one granddaughter, Shealynn Currie.
Hazel graduated from Carl Sandburg College with an AAS in Criminal Justice. She loved tending bar and spent over 30 years slinging drinks at different bars spending most of her years at Cactus Country. She loved to go golfing, camping, and cooking out on the grill. Hazel’s greatest joy in life was spending time with her grandchildren.
