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Marilyn Schillinger Obituary

Schillinger, Marilyn Vivian (nee Kieso) 76, of Champaign, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at 3:10 a.m. at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana. She was born on October 4, 1938 to Walter and Agnes Benson Kieso. She married Wayne Schillinger on November 16, 1957 in Aurora and he survives. Also surviving are one daughter, Amie (Rich) Pankau of Champaign; and one son, Robert Schillinger of Urbana; and two granddaughters, Sara Elisabeth Pankau and Stephanie Marie Pankau; and one step-grandson, Bryan Pankau; also surviving is one brother, Ronald (Jeanine) Kieso of Hearne, Texas; and also 1 niece and 3 nephews. After moving to Champaign in 1965 she worked with her husband, Wayne, in student housing for many years. She enjoyed camping, boating and travel but quilting and flowers were her passion for many years. She was also a member of the Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church, Champaign. Visitation for Marilyn will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2015 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Morgan Memorial Home, 1304 Regency Drive West, Savoy. Funeral Services will follow at 11:30 a.m. also at the Morgan Memorial Home with the Rev. Megan Thompson officiating. Interment will take place on Monday, January 12, 2015 at the St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery in Montgomery at 12:00 Noon. Memorials should be directed to the Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church.

Published by Beacon News on Jan. 11, 2015.
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so sorry for your loss..thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

barbara rohr mcmullin

January 13, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family at this difficult time. We shall always remember Marilyn and her sweet smile. May your memories sustain you. Ralph and Sally Smith.Oswego.

January 11, 2015

Dear Butch and family,
Denny and I send our deepest sympathy. We have a lot of wonderful memories camping with you and Marilyn, Marilyn and I worked together at Farmers Ins. and have been friends for many years. She was a very special person. Love, Barb and Denny Stevens

January 11, 2015

Wayne and family,
We are so very sorry to hear of Marilyn's passing. We always enjoyed getting together at the East Aurora and Oswego Class of '56 reunions and will miss her. May your memories carry you through this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Marcia and Wayne Phillips

Marcia and Wayne Phillips

January 11, 2015

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