Eloise Stewart
STEWART, ANCIAUX, MESSNER, BACHER, VEDEPO, COMBS
Posted By: Sarah Fletcher (email)
Date: 9/13/2023 at 15:47:24
Eloise Stewart, 97, of Iowa City, passed away on August 27, 2023 at Briarwood Care Center.
Visitation will be held from 4:00-6:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Iowa City. Funeral services will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, September 11, 2023 at Gloria Dei. Interment will follow at Oakland Cemetery.
Eloise was born on October 11, 1925 in Iowa City to Charles and Mabel (Messner) Anciaux. She graduated from City High School in 1943 and went on to work at Wayner’s Jewelry Store.
On January 20, 1947 she married Marshall Stewart and to this union, two children were born. Following the birth of her children, Eloise enjoyed being a stay-at-home mother for many years. She returned to Wayner’s Jewelry in 1964 and in 1966, went on to work in the University of Iowa business office. She was the office manager for Blue Cross and Blue Shield billing and remained there until retirement in 1998.
Eloise was very active within Gloria Dei Lutheran Church and ABWA (American Business Women Association). She was a member of the University of Iowa President’s Club and the Johnson County I Club as well as volunteering for Mercy Hospital and serving as the PTA president for Horrace Mann Elementary School. Above all, Eloise was an avid Hawkeye fan and enjoyed spending time with her family. She worshipped her grandchildren and relished her seven great-grandchildren (so proud that one of them was a girl!)
Eloise is survived by her children: Stephen (Karen) Stewart and Ellen Bacher; grandchildren: Byron Bacher and Emily Bacher of North Liberty, Jennifer (Scott) VeDepo of Rosemont, MN and Andrew (Donna) Stewart of Naperville, Illinois. She is also survived by great grandchildren: Christopher Bacher, Marshall Combs, Levi Combs, Peyton VeDepo, Quinton VeDepo, Colton Stewart and Gavin Stewart. She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Marshall and two brothers: Charles and LuVerne Anciaux.
Memorials may be made to Gloria Dei Lutheran Church or to the University of Iowa Foundation-Marshall Stewart Athletic Scholarship.
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