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Cecelia Stewart, 78, of Des Plaines formerly of Portland, OR and Vancouver, WA is at rest after a long illness on January 26, 2025.
Beloved wife of Jim Stewart. Loving mother of David (Jan) Voge, Steven Lauinger, Scott Lauinger, Kevin (Krista) Lauinger and Christie (Mark) Hoelting. Cherished grandma/"Grandma Nine" of 13 and great grandmother of 1. Dear sister of Axel (John) Bergman, Cindy Bergman and the late Casey. Fond aunt of Tracy and Kelly. Friend to many, Cecelia will be missed by all who knew her.
Arrangements entrusted to Chicagoland Cremation Options of Schiller Park, IL
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