Sharon Stear Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Sharon Stear of Elmwood, Illinois, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on July 31, 2025 at the age of 83. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Sharon Stear to pay them a last tribute.
Though Sharon has departed this earthly realm, her legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May her spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Harry Thomas and Louise Katherine Doran (Durham); and her husband James "Joe" Stear. She is survived by: her daughters, Beverly Gnau (Steven) and Debra; her grandchildren, Ryann Gnau, Christopher Leggett and Sarah; and her siblings, Raymond Doran and Linda Bell.
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