Marilyn Marek Obituary

Marilyn Kay Marek

Born: April 21, 1933

Died: Aug. 8, 2015

Marilyn Kay Marek, a longtime resident of Westmont, passed peacefully on Saturday afternoon, August 8, 2015, in the care of hospice at the age of 82.

She was born April 21, 1933, in Cook Co. Illinois and was the daughter of Frank Adolph and Emily Rose Rys (Bocinsky) and the sister of Raymond (Wanda) of Wisconsin and Audrey McQueen (dec.).

She is survived by her loving husband, Raymond Marek (28 years) of Johnston City. She was the proud mother of James (Cindy) Valtman Jr., Deborah Valtman, Michael Valtman (dec.), Mary Anderson, Timothy (Georgette) Valtman, Nancy (Douglas) Swanson, Judy Valtman, Joseph (Carrie) Valtman, John (Sue) Valtman, Donna (John) Novotny. She is also survived by 22 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

Following the birth of her children Marilyn put herself through nursing school and retired from a rewarding career of nursing at West Suburban TB Hospital. Marilyn was an avid reader, quilter, former officer of finance for the Auxiliary of the Marion VFW Post 1301 and devout and active Catholic. Up to the very end Marilyn attended and served daily mass at St. Paul Parish in Johnston City. However, she will be best remembered for her tremendous inner strength and love of helping others.

Visitation will be on Friday, August 14, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Murman and Wilson Funeral Home located at 211 W. Broadway; Johnston City, IL. Funeral Mass will be at St. Paul's Church on Saturday, August 15, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. The church is located at 1103 Washington Street; Johnston City, IL.

In lieu of flowers, Marilyn's wish would be a donation to either Hospice of Illinois or to the VFW Women's Auxillary, Post 1301.