Obituary of Marion Sweedler

Marion C. Sweedler (nee Coppedge) Age 81. Passed away peacefully Friday, October 9, 2015 at the Lakewood Living Center in Plainfield. A previous resident of Ft. Myers, FL from 1989-2004, she was a longtime Manhattan resident. Born July 1, 1934 in Joliet and raised here. Preceded in death by her husband, Charles W. Sweedler (1989); her parents, Edward E. Coppedge and Helen (nee Harms) Coppedge Franke; stepfather, James Franke; and one brother, Everett "Bud" Coppedge. Survived by her siblings, Jessie (late James) White, Barbara (the late John) Zelko, Charles (Sally) Franke, Helene (Leonard) Seltzer, Justine McNeil, Christine (Richard) Sweedler and Colleen (James Perkin) Franke; one sister-in-law, Janice Coppedge; and numerous nieces and nephews. Private funeral services for Marion C. Sweedler were held. Final interment will take place at Ft. Myers Memorial Cemetery Mausoleum in Ft. Myers, FL. In lieu of flowers, memorials in her name to the Alzheimer's Association would be appreciated. Arrangements by Fred C. Dames Funeral Home. For more information: (815) 741-5500.