Obituaries

Marilyn J. Miller

December 29th, 1936 – October 9th, 2021

Marilyn Miller, 84, of Astoria, IL, passed away at 3:25 pm on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at her home. She was born on December 29, 1936 in Astoria, the daughter of Virgil and Nelda (Bollinger) McCormick. She married Jim Miller on October 15, 2006 in Astoria. He survives.

Also surviving are her 2 daughters, Nancy Van Fossen Richbark and Karen (and Kevin) Van Fossen Danner, both of Table Grove, IL, 2 step-daughters, Janice Slaughter of Astoria and Joyce (and Jerry) Bennett of Hutto, TX, step-son, James (and Michelle) Miller, Jr. of Kansas City, MO, 6 grandchildren, 4 step-grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and 4 step-great grandchildren.

She is preceded by her parents, brother, Phillip “Bud” McCormick, sister, Maxine Conner, and step-son-in-law, Charles Slaughter.

Marilyn worked at Bernadotte Café and Velma’s Market in Ipava, IL for several years. She then went on to work as a teller at Ipava State Bank for over 30 years.

She was a member of the Woodland Church of the Brethren. Marilyn loved playing the clarinet and piano. She also enjoyed being a dance instructor, bowling and playing cards.

Services will be held at 11 am on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Pastor Lisa Fike will be officiating. A visitation will take place 1 hour prior to the service on Tuesday. Interment will be in the Woodland Cemetery in Astoria. Memorials may be made to the Woodland Church of the Brethren.

Condolences

October 11th, 2021

Marilyn was a very special lady, I have known her for over 50 years and she has been a very good friend to my family. My parents always considered her to be one of their best friends. She will be greatly missed. My thoughts are with Jim and the family...
Diane (Fairburn) Westlake

October 11th, 2021

Nancy and Karen you and your families have my deepest sympathies. My thoughts and prayers for you and your mom.

October 11th, 2021

In our thoughts and prayers. Herman and Barb Hanks

October 11th, 2021

So very sorry. Our thoughts and prayers are with you,Karen and Nancy and families. Ron and Jody Robertson

October 11th, 2021

Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. I really enjoyed working with Marilyn. Linda and Dale Pittman

October 11th, 2021

Nancy and Karen, I am so very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Allow others to help you during this difficult time. Sending you much love! 💔
Sheila Downin

October 11th, 2021

Condolences to you and yours
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Jeffrey L Smith

October 11th, 2021

Our deepest sympathy, prayers and thoughts are with all of you.

October 12th, 2021

I always enjoyed when Marilyn would play her clarinet at church. Some great memories of mother's day dinners at church. She was a good friend to many.She and my Mom were friends from dancing, for alot of years

October 12th, 2021

Sorry for your loss. Tommy and Pam Trone

October 12th, 2021

Very sorry for your loss girls. Praying for God to be with you and your families. Doris Derry and family

October 12th, 2021

I grew up knowing Marilyn's Dad and Bud and Maxine through my Dad, Wally Baumgardner. Then I was in the Elms following a surgery the same time Marilyn was there and we got to visit. I had an old picture of a young woman on a horse and it appeared to be taken at the Stockyards. I found it and took it to Marilyn and she was pretty sure it was her so I gave it to her. I was saddened to learn of her passing. I am so very sorry for all of her family's loss. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. Wanda (Baumgardner) Shannon

October 12th, 2021

I am so sorry to hear Marilyn has passed. We were neighbors and best friends for many years. I will be writing family letter and donation later. Just notified yesterday and will not be able to be there. Many, many memories.Prayers to all. Beverly Beck Hamm McKenna

October 12th, 2021

I am so sorry to hear of Marilyn's passing. Garth and I so enjoyed eating with her and Jim and the clan uptown in Astoria. She was a very sweet lady. Hugs to Jim and all her loved ones. Carolyn Cripe

October 14th, 2021

We are so sorry for your loss. She was always a very kind lady. We will be thinking of you and your families and keeping you in prayer.
With Sympathy, Rick and Kathy Heller

October 15th, 2021

May the love of Jesus flow over you during this your time of loss.
Gary and Marlene Yoder