Itola I. "Babe" Stewart, age 90, passed away on Sunday December 22, 2024, in Clintonville, Wisconsin. Babe was born on September 28, 1934, in Stambaugh, Michigan to the late Wallace and Hazel (Flauger) Buettner.

Babe is survived by her children, Denise (Sam) Buyukli, LaRon "Butch" (Diane) Laska, Waldine (Basil) Okimosh and Lydell "Pete" Laska; seven grandchildren; and sixteen great-grandchildren; and siblings, Wallace Buettner. She is further survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Babe is preceded in death by her siblings, Raymond, Clayton and Bing; and parents, Wallace and Hazel.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.