Patricia Stewart went to be with the Lord, January 16, 2012 after a massive heart attack in her home. She was born February 11, 1947 in Belvidere, the daughter of Howard and Gladys Walters. She attended Sunday School, church and confirmation at Evangelical Covenant Church of Belvidere. Patricia attended Belvidere High School. She was employed by the Belvidere School District to work with special needs programs. Patricia married William Stewart in 1982. She is survived by her husband, son, Nick (Cathy) Engelsen, daughter, Angie (Mike) Papke, brother, Dennis (Linda) Walters, grandchildren, Jennifer, Bryan and Adam Engelsen; step grandchildren, Jacob, Luke and Steven Papke, Uncle, Harold Stockhaus, Aunt, Viola Voorhies and special cousins. Predeceased by parents, grandparents and husband, Brian Emanuel.

Memorials may be made to Evangelical Covenant Church on Belvidere. Arrangements by Buck-Wheeler-Hyland Funeral Home 218 W. Hurlbut Av.