Junius Rice Stewart Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on January 1, 2026, at the age of 92, Junius Rice Stewart of Lees Summit, Missouri passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John Stewart and Faye Stewart. He is survived by: his wife Christine; his children, Gail Yancik (Mark), Tresia Boone (Dennis), Mark Stewart and Jasmer Nelson; his grandchildren, Shawna Green (Jason), Bryan Kaplan (Angela), Tara Yancik, Crystal Kusick (Jason), John Paul Stewart (Stephanie), Stewart Yancik (Mariana), Cassie Smith (Danny), Kyle Yancik (Laura), Lauren Peterson (Jordan), Skylar Erwin (Garrett) and McKenzie Boone; his great grandchildren, Kolby, Christian, Clayton Smith, Hadley, Jesse Erwin, Levi, Hunter Peterson, Bradley Falls, Autumn Spitler, Ava, Isaac, Sophia Kusick, Abby Stewart, Andersen Kaplan, Junius R., Juliette Yancik, Noah Yancik and Harper Yancik; and his great great grandchildren, Madden Falls, Jade and Aura Storm.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to the American Stroke Foundation to support stroke survivors and their families: Website: americanstroke.org. Mailing address for checks American Stroke Foundation.