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Allison Doty
June 21, 2019
So sorry to hear of your passing. I have so many wonderful memories of Eli while living in Charleston. Eli was giving, thoughtful and caring he will be deeply missed . My sympathies go out to Ann and the entire family .
Ken Dickson
June 20, 2019
So sorry to hear of your passing. Your presence and involvement in the EIU Sigma Pi chapter and the national organization was greatly appreciated. Your dedication in everything you did, including the fraternity, was admirable. You set the bar very high for other alums. Hopefully others have used your example so that the fraternity can prosper.
GLENNA HIETT
June 20, 2019
HAVE MANY MEMORIES OF ELI DURING MY TIME IN CHARLESTON WHEN WE OWNED THE FLOWER SHOP AND HE WAS SO INVOLVED IN THE COMMUNITY. HE WAS ALWAYS SUCH AN OUTSTANDING YOUNG MAN WITH INTEGRITY WITH A GREAT SMILE! HE DID SO MUCH FOR OTHERS! I KNOW HIS PRESENCE WILL ME GREATLY MISSED BY ALL THOSE WHO KNEW AND LOVED HIM. TO ANN AND THE FAMILY:
MAY YOU FIND PEACE AND COMFORT IN THE LORD AND HIS LIFE WELL LIVED!
SINCERELY,
GLENNA (COFFEY) HIETT
Dan Pedersen
June 20, 2019
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Eli was a kind, giving and generous soul. He will be deeply missed.
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Roger Rives
June 20, 2019
Eli was one of the first people I met when we moved to CHARLESTON in 1981. He was thoughtful, kind and wise. He calmly approached every obstacle in life. It was a privilege to know and care for him thru the years. I know he is with the Lord as the apostle Paul said to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Roger Rives
Scott Van Dyke
June 18, 2019
Known Eli since high school days in Casey, Illinois. Then college days.
Kathy Minor
June 18, 2019
I would like to send my deepest condolences to the Sidwell family. The boys LaBou, Lee, and Louis and myself enjoyed having Mr. Roswell as a landlord as well as a friend to our family. He will be greatly missed. May God take this heavy burden off the family as well as the pain. God bless.
Kathy & Neil Bradford
June 18, 2019
Dear Ann & family, Please know you are in our thoughts & prayers. So very sorry for your loss. Eli will truly be missed by all in the area who had the pleasure of knowing him. Hope the love & prayers of family/friends brings some comfort to each of you mourning his passing. GOD BLESS...
Connie Hougland
June 18, 2019
Im so sorry to hear of his passing. My heart goes out to the Sidwell family.
Ron and Jan Easter
June 18, 2019
We always enjoyed our time with Eli. So sorry to hear of his passing. He will be missed.
Mary Komada Beemer
June 18, 2019
Eli was the persona of a devout religious family man, business entrepreneur and community stalwart. But even more importantly, he was a true friend, advisor and supporter to so many, including myself. May God hold the family close and give comfort at this difficult time. My heartfelt condolences to Ann, Jamie, Melanie and Trey and their families. Rest in peace, my friend.
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