Yvonne Elouise Sewell Kemper's Obituary
Yvonne (Bonnie) Elouise (Sewell) Kemper, age 81, of Martinsville, IL and formerly of Fairview Hts, IL passed away at 7:10 p.m. on Friday, May 18, 2018 at her residence. She was born September 14, 1936 in Blair, IL the daughter of Raymond Apple and Estella Wilson Apple.Survivors include her daughters, Genevieve Elaine Ferenc (Robert) of Charleston, IL and Donna Jeanne Sewell of Martinsville, IL; sons, Raymond Scott Sewell of Toledo, IL, Donald Wayne Sewell (Holly) of Westfield, IL and James Robert Sewell III of Martinsville, IL; 28 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild; sisters, Opal and Ethel, brother, George and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, 3 sisters, 2 brothers, daughter Joan Patricia Sewell; grandchild, Jay Donald Jackson II and great grandchild, Tania R"™nay Messina.She loved the Lord and attended the Martinsville Bible Church. She was a firm believer in the power of prayer. She collected guardian angels for many years. Bonnie was retired from the Onion Ring Factory in Mattoon, IL where she was an assembler. She had many friends of all ages that she considered family. She will be missed by one and all.Graveside funeral services and burial were conducted on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at Valhalla Gardens of Memory in Belleville, IL with Pastor David Wilson officiating.Memorial donations may be made to the family c/o Markwell Funeral Home, PO Box 175, Casey, IL 62420.To view the full obituary, send condolence message, light a candle or post photos, visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com . Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL was in charge of the arrangements. SERVICES Graveside Service Tuesday, May 22, 2018 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Valhalla Gardens of Memory Cemetery Belleville, IL
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