Obituaries

August 22, 1938 to November 18, 2021

WINAMAC – Wendall Ray “Wendy” Stewart, 83, of Grand Rapids, MI passed away Thursday, Nov. 18, at St. John Ascension Hospital in Detroit, following a brave battle with COVID-19.

He was born Aug. 22, 1938 in Pontiac, MI to the late William David and Minnie Mae Haycraft Stewart. He left high school to enlist in the U.S. Navy where he served for six years received an honorable discharge on Dec. 4, 1961. He married Olivia Jeanne Gordon, on June 12, 1970 in Comstock Park, MI. She survives.

He is also survived by:
Shannon Casey, Granddaughter
Ruth Puthael, Sister
Michele (Sam) Faccone, Sister-in-law
Dolores Gordon, Sister-in-law
Jaqueline (Daniel) Frain, Sister-in-law
James (Mary) Gordon, Carmel, Brother-in-law
Mark (Debra) Gordon, Rochester, Brother-in-law
Nieces and Nephews: Mike Livermore, William (Brenda) Neuveck, Linda Fauble, Chuck Thoman, Eric (fiancée: Heather) Thoman, Dana (Matt) Kantowski, Stefanie Frain, Jon Frain, Lindsay (Mike) Trotta, Lenna (Kyle) Ostenson, Kurt Langdon, Bethany (Justin) Leroux, Chantal (Kyle) Rensberger, and Vanessa Gordon
Many Great-Nieces and Nephews
Lani and Scott Sovereen, Dearest Friends

Preceded in death by:
James William and Jeanne Helen Teller Gordon, In-laws
Patrick Gordon Casey, Son
Jennie Jean Neuvek, Sister
Jay Daniel Frain, Infant Nephew

Mr. Stewart spent his life working as an auto body repairman. He loved rock-and-roll music, his memories of being a drummer, and his “forever” friend, Zoey. He cherished his son, Patrick, who passed away Sept. 14, 2010 from complications related to Huntington’s disease.

Private family burial will be at Winamac Cemetery in Winamac at a later. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be made to the Memorial Swinging Bridge Project. For more information, please visit www.memorialswingingbridge.com.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.