Peoria Man Killed in Fire

November 19, 2009

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By Eric Shangraw

Story Published: Nov 19, 2009 at 10:26 AM CST

Story Updated: Nov 19, 2009 at 6:15 PM CST

Investigators tonight are searching for clues to the cause of a fire Thursday morning that killed a 55–year–old Peoria man.

Firefighters were called to 2408 Monroe Street shortly after six a.m.
Coroner Johnna Ingersol says Terry L. Stewart lived at the residence alone.

It is reported that Stewart's son visited his father Wednesday night and received a phone call from Stewart about 2 hours before the 911 call was made.

Family members say Stewart was drinking last night and dealt with a lung disease. Firefighters found a home oxygen tank in the living room, where the fire was burning.

Peoria County Fire Division Chief Greg Walters says most of the fire was contained to the living room, but he says there was heat and smoke damage throughout the house.

The victim's cause of death will be released after Friday's autopsy.

Friday, Nov 20 at 6:17 PM Negative comments where? wrote ...

After reading all the comments.I did not find a rude one.I feel the pain that his beloved family is feeling.I hope they have faith in God.To know that he will see them through this time of pain.All they have to do is ask.

Thursday, Nov 19 at 9:20 PM JLB wrote ...

How would all of you feel if God forbid you lost a relative and people trash talked them? SHOW SOME COMPASSION! a family lost a father. I am not a terribly religious person. i am not going to preach about prayer. I am asking all of you to simply think of your fellow human being. Remember the loss of someone you loved. the comment you think is funny or clever is probably not so funny to his family.

Thursday, Nov 19 at 9:16 PM A mom wrote ...

This family lost a FATHER! What do his kin think when they read these kinds of comments?! No matter what your faith is, SHOW SOME HUMAN COMPASSION! God forbid all of you negative commenters lose a relative. How would you feel if people spoke this way?

Thursday, Nov 19 at 9:08 PM Anonymous wrote ...

"B" there are plenty of non-smokers with diseased lungs. Personally, I know two myself and neither one have ever smoked. Fool.

Thursday, Nov 19 at 5:51 PM dee dee wrote ...

i knew him all my life and it is a bad way to go. my prays and love go out to the family.

Thursday, Nov 19 at 5:24 PM Truly Sad wrote ...

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family! This is such a tragic loss no matter what the circumstances are or who's "fault" it is - may peace be with his family. To the supportive people on here, God Bless You Too!!

Thursday, Nov 19 at 5:24 PM dude wrote ...

where are these rude comments i hear so much about?? its the INTERNET, get over it. Internet is not serious business, quit being so PC.

Thursday, Nov 19 at 3:47 PM sad wrote ...

You people are completely insane. You never have anything positive to say. Maybe you should just say nothing at all. My heart goes out to this family. I do know the son and I will be praying for them. No matter what the cause is in this case; the effect is more serious! Grow up people and keep your mouths shut. (quit commenting) He is with God now and better off than all of us here on earth; where Hell happens every second of everyday! To the family: God Bless and You are in my prayers.

Thursday, Nov 19 at 2:21 PM WOW wrote ...

I read comments all the time on here. People simply amaze me, so negative and have no clue what they are talking about. Its sad people have nothing better to do then talk about people. Maybe you should think about what you say before you say it.

Thursday, Nov 19 at 1:16 PM peorian wrote ...

SAD SAD SAD, i bet most of the ppl making rude comments here are smokers as well, u better hope u never have to b w/an oxygen tank next to you or in a place filled with natural gas when u light up, then others can make rude remarks about ur passing like u r about this poor man. Hope u all feel stupid when its found that the cause of the accident was not related to smoking.

Thursday, Nov 19 at 12:45 PM hickman wrote ...

is there anyone willing to just PRAY for the familey.

Thursday, Nov 19 at 12:43 PM Anonymous wrote ...

where in this story dose it say he was smokeing .my father to was o2 and smoked the way i look at it it's was his right to smoke if that what he wished to do

Thursday, Nov 19 at 12:00 PM anonymous wrote ...

I sat and watched my grandpa for years smoke with an o2 tank, i guess he was one of the lucky ones for it to not explode!

Thursday, Nov 19 at 11:48 AM Anonymous wrote ...

Don't tell me he was smoking b.?

Thursday, Nov 19 at 11:35 AM b wrote ...

Disconnect the oxygen tank before you try and smoke the cigarettes that put you on oxygen to begin with.

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