Cheryl A. Steward

FLORENCE - Cheryl A. Steward, age 70, passed away December 16, 2016, surrounded by the love of her family, at Wesley Medical Center of Wichita, Kansas. She was born December 2, 1946, at El Dorado, Kansas, the daughter of Frederick and Sarah (Martindale) Hill.  She was a graduate of Leon High School.  On August 6, 1962, she was united in marriage to Roger Steward.  Their marriage was blessed with five children.  Cheryl was a homemaker, she had also worked as a waitress and as a store clerk.  She volunteered at the Florence Library, helped with the Harvey House Museum and various other Florence community events.  She was preceded in death by her parents and 6 siblings.  She is survived by her husband Roger Steward of Florence; her sons:  Scott Steward and wife Deb of Marion, and Eric Steward of Manhattan; her daughters:  Cindy Becker and husband Calvin of El Dorado, Suzanne Robinson and husband Sid of Florence, and Christi Sigel and husband Jake of Marion; siblings:  Sam Hill of Mariposa, California, Jim Hill of Minnesota; Virginia West of El Dorado, Rosalie Hatfield of Bel Plaine, and Sue Hill of El Dorado; 14 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.  A Celebration of Life Reception will be held from 10:00 a.m. - Noon on Saturday, January 7, 2017, at the Marion Community Building.  Memorial Funds have been established in her honor for the Florence Library or the Marion Rec Softball and Baseball Program.  Online Condolences may be left at www.zeinerfuneralhomes.com.