Paul Michael Stewart

MAHOMET Paul Michael (Mike) Stewart, 71, of Mahomet passed away Monday, Dec. 13, 2021, at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, from complications due to COVID-19.

He leaves behind his wife of 52 years, Janice Stewart; their four children and their spouses, Michael (Dreena), Delisa (Bill), Amanda and Brittany; and his five grandchildren, Rowdy, Hagen, Nathan, Kade and Gracelynn.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Joyce Stewart of Urbana; a sister, Tina Newsome of Urbana; a grandson, Seth; and a son-in-law, Kyle Berry.

Mike was a veteran of the U.S. Army, fighting in Korea in the Vietnam War. He worked as a carpenter for 37 years through the Carpenters Local 243, formerly Local 44. He loved his job greatly and the people he worked with, too. He taught carpentry for a few years through Parkland College. Being a carpenter was definitely a passion of his.

Services will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 8, at Sunset Funeral Home, 1102 Churchill Road, Mahomet. Masks are required.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations in his name to Vietnam Veterans of America.

Services Memorial Visitation Saturday January 8, 2022 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center Mahomet Chapel 1102 Churchill Road Mahomet, IL 61853 Memorial Service Saturday January 8, 2022 2:00 PM Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center Mahomet Chapel 1102 Churchill Road Mahomet, IL 61853