Chickasaw native Mary L. Wilson, 81, of Sidney, died at 9:20 a.m. Feb. 15, 2010, at Fair Haven Shelby County Home, Sidney.

She was born April 7, 1928, in Chickasaw, to Clem and Elveria Meinerding Desch.

Surviving are four children, Deborah (James F.) Sullenberger, Sidney, Stan (Lora) Wilson, Kettering, Kathy (Mark) Zizleman, Celina, and Rodney (Sarah) Wilson, of Indiana; 10 grandchildren and a great-grandson.

Deceased is a brother, Earl P. Desch.

She retired in 1990 as a laborer at Copeland Corp., Sidney, where she worked for many years. She was a member of Holy Angels Catholic Church, Sidney.

Private funeral services are Saturday at Salm-McGill and Tangeman Funeral Home, Sidney, the Rev. James O'Connor officiating. Private burial services are Tuesday at Precious Blood Cemetery in Chickasaw.

Calling is 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Contributions can be made to Wilson Hospice, Sidney.

Condolences can be left at www.salm-mcgillandtangemanfh.com.