Pearl Siciliano

Pearl R. Siciliano, of Bristol, IN passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. Pearl was born on September 14, 1933 to Peter and Ann Sedlar in Kaleva, MI. She married Frank B. Siciliano on September 10, 1955 in Grand Rapids, MI. He preceded her in death on November 2, 2017.

Pearl retired from Speedgrip Chuck in Elkhart, IN and in her younger years she worked at the local grocery store. Her greatest accomplishment was being a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was devoted to her Catholic faith and a member of St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church. Pearl was an avid golfer; golfing well into her 80’s! She had many fun-filled memories and treasured friends from her golf days. Pearl had a wonderful sense of humor with the most contagious laugh. She loved cooking, enjoyed traveling, and spending time with her family and friends, especially over a nice meal. She will be greatly missed by so many.

Pearl is survived by her sons, Todd Siciliano of Fort Wayne, IN and Kip (Laura) Siciliano of Irons, MI, 7 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; two siblings, Peter (Diane) Sedlar of Edwardsburg, MI., Phillip Sedlar of Kaleva, MI, and sister-in-law Barbara Sedler of Bear Lake, MI. Pearl was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Frank and their son Dirk Siciliano, and five siblings Patricia (Jim) Roberts, Paul Sedlar, Priscilla Chmielewski, Pamela Swanson, and Patrick Sedlar.

Visitation will be held at 10am on Friday, December 12th, 2025 at St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church, 1108 South Main Street, Elkhart, IN 46516, with a memorial mass to follow at 11am. Pearl will be laid to rest next to her husband at St. Joseph Cemetery in Onekama, MI.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation in memory of Pearl may be made to St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church, Comfort 1 Hospice www.comfort1hospice.org  or Karing Hearts -Home Care www.karinghearts.net  Online condolences may be made to Pearl’s family at www.stemmlawosnpeterson.com  Stemm-Lawson-Peterson Funeral Home, 1531 Cobblestone Blvd., Elkhart, IN 46514, is assisting Pearl's family.