Laura Dawn Edwards, 87, of Marseilles, passed away Monday, December 7, 2020 at Ottawa Pavilion.

Due to the pandemic and Covid-19 restrictions, funeral services will be private with Rev. Troy Tvrdik of First Baptist Church of Marseilles officiating. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery in Marseilles. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Seals-Campbell Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

She was born January 14, 1933, in Ottawa, to Joseph and Florence (Taylor) Marco. In 1955, she married Kenneth Edwards of Marseilles who preceded her in death in 2016.

Laura Dawn was a member of the First Baptist Church of Marseilles. She was a registered nurse at Rivershores Rehabilitation Center. She loved God and others. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, and adored her grand and great-grandchildren. She was a helpful neighbor and faithful friend and reflected the fruits of the spirit: joy, laughter, kindness, generosity, and love. She made an impact on everyone she met with her captivating smile. When you were with her, she made you feel like the only person in the world.  She was a best friend to many. Her fun, vivacious, and uplifting spirit will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

She is survived by three daughters, Cindy (Barry) Underwood of Marseilles, Linda Alvarado of New Lenox, and Ruth (Denny) Shutty of Los Angeles, CA; eight grandchildren, Sarah (Kyle) Kastler, Elizabeth Underwood, Jon (Megan) Underwood, Nicholas, Christina, and Benjamin Alvarado, and Sage and Seth Shutty; and nine great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband; three brothers, Joe, John, and Larry Marco; and one grandchild, Marissa Alvarado.

Seals-Campbell Funeral Home

1009 E. Bluff St., Marseilles, IL 61341

815-795-5151 www.sealscampbell.com