Larry L. “Hummer” Steward, 76, of Cherokee passed away on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, Oct. 31, at 10:30 a.m. at Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee. Father Dan Rupp will officiate. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery at Cherokee. Visitation with the family present will be held on Thursday, Oct. 30, from 5-7 p.m. at Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee. Following visitation, there will be a time for celebrating Larry at Jobie's Pastime in Cherokee. Online condolences may be left at www.boothbyfuneral.com.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to them for a future project in Larry's honor.
Larry was born on Sept. 1, 1949, to Lloyd and Margaret (Unkrur) Steward at Cherokee. He graduated from Washington High School in 1968.
He was employed at Lundell Construction for 44 years and worked for Jim's Sewer Service until Sept. 4, 2025.
He was affiliated with the Catholic Church.
Larry was an extremely hard worker and enjoyed going to work. He liked attending stock car races and playing cards. He rarely missed a Thursday or Saturday drawing at the Brightside, where he enjoyed a beer with his friends.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents; brother Mike Steward; sister Marilyn Steward; brothers-in-law, Leon Chase and Mike Robinson; sister-in-law Denise Steward; nephew Rodney Robinson; and special friend Margaret Koerner.
He is survived by his three children: Jamie Steward, Wendy Soule and Cory Steward; six grandchildren; siblings: Kenny (Donna) Steward, Gerri Robinson, Susan Chase, Marc Steward, Danny (Barb) Steward and Pete Steward; Margaret's children and grandchildren; also several nieces, nephews and friends.
