Kenneth R. “Kenny” Stewart, 84, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 4:17 A.M., Thursday, October 6, 2016 at his home in Mount Vernon, Illinois. FUNERAL SERVICE will be held at 10:00 A.M. Monday, October 10, 2016 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, Illinois.  Burial will follow at South Hickory Hill Cemetery in rural Jefferson County, Illinois. Friends of the Kenneth R. “Kenny” Stewart Family may call from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. Sunday, October 9, 2016 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, Illinois. For those who wish, memorials may be given to South Hickory Hill Cemetery or the Charity of the Donor’s Choice in Memory of Kenneth R. “Kenny” Stewart and will be accepted at the funeral home or may be mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, Illinois 62864. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Hughey Funeral Home where you may call (618) 242-3348 or visit www.hugheyfh.com for further information or to send online condolences.