Gloria S. Stewart

Gloria S. Stewart, 81, of Moline, passed away, July 21, 2024, at UnityPoint Health Trinity, Rock Island.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Esterdahl Mortuary and Crematory, Ltd., Moline are assisting the family. Memorials may be made to the family. 

Gloria was born on December 31, 1942, in Hazel Park, MI, the daughter of Shirley (Groom) and Ervin “Frenchy” Arlt. She married James W. Stewart in Newton, IA. They had two children and raised their granddaughter. She enjoyed gardening, canning, and fishing. In her younger years, she was an excellent bowler, water skier, and snow skier. Gloria also had a beautiful singing voice and was an amazing seamstress. Gloria was also the top of her class at Hamilton Tech for Medical Assisting.

Survivors include her son, Dr. Douglas D. Stewart of Alexander City, AL; daughter, Barbara J. Hunter of Moline; grandchildren Abigail A. (Christopher) Fuentes of Moline, James P. Hunter of Moline, Daniel L. Hunter of Moline, Brady D. Stewart of Iowa City, IA, and Holley D Stewart of Nashville, TN; great-grandchildren Cole, Sophia, and Gabriella; sister-in-law Dareen K. Arlt of Corona, CA; and step-sister Linda Binegar of Newton, IA.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters Jeanette R. Smith and Darla D. Twesme; brother Duane K Arlt.

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