03/12/2026
Kenneth W. Stewart, affectionately known as “Butter Man,” was born June 9, 1970, in Alton Illinois, the son of William K. Stewart and Anna Ewing Stewart.
Kenneth married Heather Cummins on August 1, 2025. He was employed with Chester Fast Food in Greenville, Illinois. He loved and was loved by his coworkers and their families. He enjoyed cooking and fishing every chance he got, which was a lot. He also enjoyed scrapping junk.
Kenneth W. Stewart received his wings on March 4, 2026, at Holy Family Hospital in Greenville, Illinois. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Tony Ewing, and a sister, Connie Stewart. Kenneth was blessed with fifty-five years. He will be missed.
In addition to his wife, Heather, he leaves to cherish loving and lasting memories his sons, Kenneth Stewart Jr., Jordan Gates and Marices Green. He raised Cama, Shanika, Tredell Jones, Vannah Green all of Alton, IL, and Jada Stewart of Lafayette, IN; sisters, Carol Brooks, Debbie Edwards and Darlene Stewart of TN; brother, Leroy Stewart (Joe), Patricia Stewart (Matt) of Alton, IL; favorite niece, Christy Stewart; very special nephew, Chris Wade; very special friend, Takeisha Green, and other relatives and friends.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. until time of service starting at 11:00 a.m. at Cathy M. Williams and Sons Funeral Home, 1695 Oakwood Avenue, Alton, Illinois 62002. An online condolence book is available at www.cathymwilliamsandsons.com.
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