Mariann Elizabeth Stewart

Mariann E. Stewart, 100, passed away Friday, August 25th at Vintage on the Ponds, where she had been a resident for 6 years. She was born January 19, 1917 to John and Caroline (Britt) Brocker at the Delavan Sanatorium After graduating from Delavan High School in 1934, Mariann was a social worker for Walworth County . She married Russell L. Stewart on May 20, 1939 and moved to his family's farm west of Delavan in Darien Twsp. There she became Russell's partner in running the dairy farm, raising chickens and tending to the garden, among many other activities. Together they raised 4 children: Twins, Barbara and Mary, Virginia and Russell, Jr. After they retired from farming they became avid "RV'ers" and traveled the country visiting friends and relative. One of their most memorable trips was driving to Alaska with their daughter Barbara and her husband Tom Theobald. Closer to home, they spent weekends enjoying their participation with the Walco Campers In later years, one of her passions was knitting hats for the new-born babies at local hospitals. She also made sure that extended family members received the brightly colored scarves and afghans that were her labor of love. She was a lifetime and active member of Christ Episcopal Church, Delavan and its alter Guild, and Sunday school . She was a member of the O.E.S> Mariann was also a 4-H leader with Ridge Prairie 4-H Club. Mariann is survived by daughters, Mary Tully and Virginia Schollz of Delavan, her son, Russell Jr. (Sally) of West Virginia. Grandchildren : TracyTheobald (Brian) Briggs of Berthoud, CO, Sean (Anie) Tully , Fairfax, CA, Ryan Tully f Oak Lawn, IL. Samuel (Anita) Stewart and Andrew (Melissa Stewart of West Virginia, and Emily Stewart (Ismael Ortiz) who live in Granada, Spain. Great grandchildren: Erin Briggs(Lucas) O'Hare, Justine Briggs; Thomas, James and Sarah Stewart;Brantley, Alexandra Stewart, and Cooper Kelly; Margaret, Josephine Tully ; Lucinda Shafer and Norah Ortiz Stewart. Great, great grandson: Breckin O'Hare. Her nephew, William (Janice) Mastin, Green Bay and Niece, Jorja Boiley of Delavan. Preceding her in death were her parents, John and Caroline Brocker, her husband of 61 yeas, Russell, Sr. and her daughter Barbra (Tom) Theobald. Funeral services are 10:30am. Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at Christ Episcopal Church-Delavan with the Rev. Joel A. Prather officiating. Burial will follow in Spring Grove Cemetery. Friends may call Monday, August 28, 2017 at the Betzer Funeral Home from 5 to 8pm and one hour prior to services at the Church. The Family is requesting that donations be made to Christ Episcopal Church-Delavan or Vintage on the Ponds. Betzer Funeral Home is serving the Stewart Family. Service Information Tuesday, August 29th, 2017 10:30am, Christ Episcopal Church - Delavan 503 E. Walworth Ave Delavan, WI 53115 Interment Location Spring Grove Cemetery Delavan, WI 53115