Mary “Peggy” M. Sidwell, 102, of Benton, passed away at 3:55 p.m., on Friday, October 12, 2018, at Stonebridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Benton, IL.
She was born on August 19, 1916, to Floyd and Lola (Fuel) Long in Indiana. Mary retired from Franklin Hospital as a LPN after many years of service. On July 10, 1940, she married Frank Cima and he preceded her in death on May 9, 1973. On December 12,1992, Peggy married Lawrence O. Sidwell and he preceded her in death on December 14, 2007.
Peggy was a member of the First Christian Church in Benton. She enjoyed needle point, crocheting, knitting, painting and reading.
She is survived by her son, Greg Cima and wife Denise of Benton, IL; two grandsons, Quintin Cima and wife Kim of Benton, IL, Jarrid Cima and wife Michelle, Newburg, IN; a granddaughter, Julie McReynolds and husband Jimmy of Johnston City, IL; eight great-grandchildren, Autuam, Drew, Jordan, Kristen, Michael, Chase, Alex and Colton; six great-great grandchildren, Ryder, Ryvan, Lily, Kayson, Freya and Elie; two nephews, Carel Lee Long and Phillip Long; three nieces, Sharon Stull, Jan Seymour and Jenetta Trussel.
Peggy was preceded in death by parents, Floyd and Lola (Fuel) Long; her first husband, Frank Cima; her second husband, Larence O. Sidwell; and two brothers, Carel and Vernon Long.
Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Pate Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., Benton, IL.
Graveside services will be held on Saturday, October 20, 2018, 11:30 a.m., at Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery, Benton, IL.
Memorial contributions can be made to Benton Ministerial Alliance or First Christian Church, and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Online condolences can be given at www.patefh.com.
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