Memorials

Marine Corporal Brandon M. Stewart, age 22, of Larwill, passed away as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Wednesday, August 27, 2008, at Camp Lejeune , North Carolina.

Born in Larwill, on June 26, 1986, he was the son of Bobby and Joni (Haegert) Stewart.

A lifetime resident of Larwill, he graduated from Whitko High School with the Class of 2004.

A Military Police Officer, he was enlisted in the United States Marines Corps for 4 years with 7 months from discharge with weapons and training battalion and served two tours of duty in Iraq. An avid rifleman, he also enjoyed riding 4 wheelers and paintball. 

Survivors include his parents, Bobby and Joni Stewart of Larwill; a sister, Sheena Stewart of Warsaw; 2 nieces, Hayleigh Stewart and Emily Baldwin both of Warsaw; a grandfather, Fritz Haegert of Larwill; and a grandmother, Myrna Mullen of Akron, Indiana.

He was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Juanita Claxton and Carol Haegert, and an aunt, Lynn Sroufe. 

Visitation is 2-8 pm on Tuesday, September 2, 2008, at DeMoney-Grimes Countryside Park Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive , Columbia City. Funeral service is 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 3, 2008 at the funeral home with Navy Chaplain Commander Daniel Gard officiating. Graveside military honors will be presented by the United States Marine Corps with burial to follow at Lakeview Cemetery, Larwill.

Memorials may be given in Brandon’s memory to the Whitley County Humane Society. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

To send family condolences or sign the guest register, please visit www.demoneygrimes.com