Marilyn Jolly Obituary

Marilyn J. Jolly
Born: October 27, 1933 in Brimfield Township, IL
Died: December 10, 2022 in Oshkosh, WI
Marilyn Jolly
Marilyn J. Jolly, 89, of Oshkosh, WI, passed away December 10, 2022, at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh, WI. She was born in Brimfield Township, IL, on October 27, 1933, to Ralph and Marie (Terry) McKown, the youngest of three children.
She attended the public schools of Elmwood, IL and while attending Elmwood High School, was a member of D.A.R., F.H.A., G.A.A., and was actively involved in plays and cheerleading.
With a business degree from Brown's School of Business, she began her career in the Traffic Division at Caterpillar Tractor in Peoria. She worked for several companies in the Chicago area before ending her work career as a claims assistant with Aetna Life & Casualty in Lisle, IL.
After moving from Peoria, IL, Marilyn resided fifty years in Downers Grove, IL, with a final move to Wisconsin two years ago.
Marilyn enthusiastically supported her children's and grandchildren's school activities. She enjoyed summer trips with family to Wisconsin's northwoods for 40 years. She loved spending time with family and could always be found smiling and laughing. Marilyn's family meant the world to her.
She is survived by two children, Leslie (Robert) Plumb of Grand Chute, WI, and Laurel (Richard) Jolly-McCarthy of Naperville, IL; three grandchildren, Kari (Michael) Scharff, Kristen Plumb, and Kyle (Candice) Plumb; six great-grandchildren, Ethan, Kate, Emily, Elizabeth, Scott and Hope; and three nieces and one nephew.
She is preceded in death by her brother, Donald McKown; and her sister, Dorothy Risen.
A graveside service for family will be held at 2:00pm on December 30, 2022 at Elmwood Township Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, Downers Grove, 1032 Maple Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515 or to Hinsdale Humane Society, 21 Salt Creek Lane, Hinsdale, IL 60521.
To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com
Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Elmwood is in charge of arrangements.