Obituary of Marilyn J. Steele

Marilyn J. Steele Sidney, NY Marilyn J. Steele, 79, of Sidney, passed away on Sunday, January 2, 2011 at A.O. Fox Hospital in Oneonta. Marilyn was born on March 28, 1931, daughter of the late Hampton and Clara (Sonner) MacMahon in Jefferson City, MO. In February 1952, she married Charles W. Steele in McGraw, NY. He predeceased her on March 10, 1984. Marilyn started her career as a candy striper and went on to work as a Certified Nursing Assistant for 20 years, retiring from The Hospital in Sidney in 1995. She was also a private duty nurse. Marilyn loved being a nurses aide and found great joy in helping people. A kind lady, Marilyn made friends wherever she went. She loved her friends, and her family was the most important thing in her life: she put them ahead of everything else. She was greatly loved and will be truly missed. Marilyn is survived by: 3 children: Wesley Steele, Chuck Steele and Nancy Steele, all of Sidney Grandchildren: Sarah Steele, and Christopher, Jennifer and Shawn Steele 4 great grandchildren: Michael and Elizabeth Ruling of Sidney and Jaydon and Noah Steele of Tennessee Sister, Clarice Marshall of St. Charles, MO In addition to her husband, Marilyn was predeceased by her son, Martin, in 2004, her daughter, Karen, in 1958 and a sister, Martha. Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be directed to A.O. Fox Nursing Home, 1 Norton Avenue Oneonta, NY 13820. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.landersfh.com. Arrangements by C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, 21 Main Street Sidney.