Roberta "Bert" Stewart

Roberta “Bert” Stewart, 89, of Robinson, IL, died at 4:50 a.m. on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at Burnsides Community Health Center in Marshall, IL. She was born April 19, 1929 in Bridgeport, IL, the daughter of Rex Stivers & Alta Faye (Newton) Stivers, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Don Stewart on January 16, 1949 and he preceded her in death on March 7, 2007. She was also preceded in death by her son, John Michael "Mike" Stewart; by her granddaughter, Cierra Mendenhall; by her brother, John Stivers; and by her sisters, Kate Nugent and Lillian Simmons. She is survived by her daughter & son-in-law, Jody & Doug Mendenhall (Robinson, IL); by her son & daughter-in-law, Tim & Terri Stewart (Marshall, IL); by ten grandchildren; by three great-grandchildren, (with another on the way); by her dear friend and sister-in-law, Nancy Stivers (Mansfield, IL); as well as several nieces and nephews. Bert grew up in Robinson and was a graduate of Robinson High School. For a time, she worked as a telephone operator before staying home to raise her children. She would eventually re-enter the workforce as a clerk with Miller’s TruValue and then Ecton’s Hardware. Away from work, she could often be found tending to her flowers, and had, by all accounts, two green thumbs. She had a penchant for sports as well, as anyone who knew her could attest. She was a diehard Chicago Cubs fan and was also an avid bowler and golfer, going as far as being a charter member of the Oak Glennettes. She was also a member of the Lady Elks #1188 as well as the Robinson First Baptist Church. Though she stayed active most of her life, few things brought her more joy than simply spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Bert will be remembered as a warm-hearted, positive person who was a light to the world around her. Her family would like to thank both the staff at Burnsides, who took wonderful care of Bert over the last 10 months, as well as the many friends she made there. Know that you made her final days so very special. A time of visitation will be held from 10:00-11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 21st at the Goodwine Funeral Home in Robinson. Funeral services will follow and will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday at the funeral home with Celebrant Curt Goodwine officiating the service. Burial will be in the Robinson New Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Crawford Memorial Home Health or to Lincolnland Hospice, with envelopes available at the funeral home.