Photo courtesy of Adams Funeral Chapel - Charleston
Sep 11, 1928 - Sep 28, 2017
Dana, I am so sorry to learn of your mother's death. What a great lady she was! Having her as a resident of Brookstone North was such a privilege. She was spunky, told you like it was and also sweet as could be. She will be missed by many I'm sure. I will carry good memories of her...
Vickie Mendenhall
October 03, 2017 | Neoga, IL
I loved meeting your mother, she was always smiling and it just made me feel good to see her at Charleston Rehab, I miss seeing her, you are all in my thoughts, she was a lovely lady.
Vicki Wade
October 03, 2017 | Lerna, IL
I'm sorry for your loss..
She was a kind and funny woman...
Mike and Atticus Sanders
October 03, 2017 | Charleston, IL
CHARLESTON, IL – Marilyn A. Creekmur, age 89 of Charleston and formerly of Decatur, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2017 while at Charleston Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Inurnment will be held at a later date. Memorial donations in her honor may be made to the Coles County Animal Shelter and mailed in care of Adams Funeral Chapel, 2330 Shawnee Dr., Charleston, IL 61920.
Marilyn was born September 11, 1928 in Decatur, Illinois, the daughter of the late Ralph O. and Alice (Schultz) Wamsley. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Dana (John) Deffenbaugh of Ashmore, Illinois and Larry (Sandy) Creekmur of Rochelle, Illinois; grandchildren, Sarah, Adam, Allison and Lea; and five great-grandchildren.
Marilyn was a graduate of Decatur High School, a member of the Decatur United Methodist Church, and for more than 40 years cared for others as head nurse at Decatur Memorial Hospital. She was especially fond of dogs and looked forward to travels with family and friends. Marilyn’s family, especially her grandchildren, were near and dear to her heart.
Marilyn’s family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Charleston Rehabilitation and Health Care Center for the compassion and care.
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