Sharon Lee Eden , age 82, of Stockton, IL passed away Friday, November 24, 2023 at Lena Living Center. She was born in Sioux City, IA on January 28, 1941 to the late Clarence and Mildred (Sherwood) Stilwell. Sharon married Marlin Eden on October 17, 1964. They recently celebrated their 59th anniversary.

She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church of Massbach. She graduated from Clinton High School in 1959 and went on to Nurses Training and graduated in 1962. After graduation, she traveled with her nurse friends across the U.S. Sharon worked as a nurse for the Denver Hospital, Clinton Hospital, Elizabeth Nursing Home and Stockton Nursing Home before retiring as a Surgical Nurse from Freeport Memorial Hospital. She also helped her husband farm while raising their two children. Sharon enjoyed cooking, gardening, sewing, playing the piano, singing, quilting, fishing, dancing, playing cards, bowling and watching football on Sundays. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family and friends, especially watching the grandkids sporting events.

Sharon is survived by her husband, Marlin Eden; her daughter, Tammy Cahill; her son, Tim (Rena) Eden; her grandchildren, Chris Cahill, Jackie (Kyle) Dick, Brittni (Jake) Hawkins, Kati Eden (Jake Homan) and Brodi Eden (Maryssa Neels); her great grandchildren, Abraham Dick, Holly Dick and Sabrina Dick; her sister, Linda Kaup; her sister-in-law, June Eden; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and her two brothers-in-law, Carl Kaup and Kenneth Eden.

The family would like to give a special thanks to Sharon's caretaker, Karen (David) Sloan, Freeport Hospital, Dr. McFadden and staff, and the very caring staff at Lena Living Center.

A private family service will be held with a Celebration of Life at a later date. Interment will take place at St. John Lutheran Cemetery in Massbach. A memorial fund has been established.