Irene Mae Steward Obituary
The memory of Irene Mae Steward (Geneva, Illinois), who passed away on April 30, 2025 at the age of 96, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Irene Mae Steward to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Wilford Baker and Florence Baker (Kinney); her brothers, Amandis, John and David Baker; her former husband Harry Ellis; her husband Donald Steward; and her close friend John Preece.
She is survived by: her daughters, Diane Gallentine (Roger) of Geneva and Donna Ellis (Jim Wahl) of Tinley Park; her grandchildren, Ryan, Susan Gallentine, Andrew and Peter Wahl; her great grandchildren, Aubrey, Luke, Clara Wahl and Chase Gallentine; and her siblings, Beverly Darnell (Robert) of Florida, Bernard Baker (Nancy) of Minnesota and Loren Baker (Joyce) of Minnesota. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
For those who wish to honor Irene's memory, you may send flowers to the funeral home or make a contribution in lieu of flowers to a favorite charity such as: Tails Humane Society, 2250 Barber Greene Rd., DeKalb, IL, 60115, tailshumanesociety.org, 815-758-2457 or The Emergency Food Box, 107 N. First Street, Marshalltown, Iowa, 50158, 641-753-2801.
