Ursa Marion Sidwell's Obituary
Ursa Marion Sidwell, age 96, of Charleston, IL passed away on Friday, April 22, 2016 at her home in Charleston, IL. Funeral services will be conducted at 11a.m. on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at the Markwell Funeral Home with Rev. Richard Emrich presiding. Visitation for friends and family will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. prior to the service at the Markwell Funeral Home, 200 N. Central Ave., Casey, IL. Burial will follow in the Macedonia Cemetery near Casey, IL. Ursa was born at home on the farm near Casey, IL on November 18, 1919, the second of eight children born to Eli Roscoe and Opal Howe Sidwell. Ursa grew up in the Macedonia Baptist Church and was a Casey High School graduate. Ursa eventually was the oldest child; she helped her mother with cooking for the rest the siblings. She later took care of her parents as they grew older as well as her aunt Fay Deverick. Ursa helped care for Eli when he was bedfast for six months at the age of 17. Ursa was the family caretaker. Surviving are brother, Eli R. (Ann) Sidwell, Jr. of Charleston, IL; nieces, Melanie (Matthew) Edwards of Des Moines, IA and Jamie Sidwell of Plainfield, IL; nephew, Eli R Sidwell, III of Elgin, IL; great nieces, Eden Edwards and Abigail Sidwell; great nephews, Orin Edwards and Ian Edwards. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Carlos and Ivan Sidwell and sisters, Esther (Leo) Riedlinger, Wilma Sidwell, Lois Sidwell and Iris Sidwell. Memorial donations may be made to the donor's choice. To view the full obituary, send a condolence message, light a candle or post photos, visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL is in charge of the arrangements. SERVICES Visitation Wednesday, April 27, 2016 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N. Central Ave Casey, IL Service Wednesday, April 27, 2016 11:00 AM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N. Central Ave Casey, IL
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