Photo courtesy of Adams Funeral Chapel - Charleston
Jan 20, 1941 - Jan 16, 2018
Bonnie and family, very sorry to hear of Marlyn's passing. He was a very special man.
Cris (Ealy) Costantino
January 22, 2018 | Olney, IL
Marlyn was my colleague at Eastern Illinois University, and subsequently my friend. He was a fantastic professional with a marvelous sense of humor, and above all, a really good person in a way for which all of us should strive. He will be truly missed. RIP, Marlyn. Morgan Olsen EIU 1995-1999
Morgan Olsen
January 20, 2018 | Scottsdale, AZ
I will always remember John at EIU Business Office and The caring person he was. Thoughts and Prayers with Family.
Joanne Roach
January 19, 2018 | Charleston, IL
FOWLER, IN – John Marlyn Finley, age 76 of Fowler, Indiana and formerly of Charleston, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 following a lengthy battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Visitation will be held from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at Adams Funeral Chapel in Charleston. Funeral Services honoring and celebrating his life will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at the funeral chapel with Pastor Brian Miller officiating. Burial will follow in Hurricane Cemetery located south of Charleston. It is requested that in lieu of flowers, thoughtful donations in his honor be made to Winebrenner Theological Seminary. Gifts may be left at the visitation or service or mailed in care of Adams Funeral Chapel, 2330 Shawnee Dr., Charleston, IL 61920. Details of services being held in Indiana can be found at www.sandersfuneralcare.com.
Marlyn was born in Sparta, Illinois on January 20, 1941, a son of the late John Steele & Aleta Frances (Ulrich) Finley. He was a 1959 Charleston High School graduate and in 1966 graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Eastern Illinois University. On March 6, 1966 he married the love of his life, Bonnie Sue (Bennett) Finley in Charleston.
Marlyn proudly served his country in the Army Reserves. He farmed for several years and raised cattle, was an accountant, business office manager, Director of Business Services and Treasurer of Eastern Illinois University, and was Acting Vice President of Business Affairs at the university. He was a member and lifetime Elder of East Harrison Street Church of God and attended the Fowler Christian Church. Marlyn was a longtime member of the Adult Fitness Program at E.I.U. and a member of the board of directors at the Winebrenner Theological Seminary in Findlay, Ohio. He loved gardening, photography, traveling and spending time with his grandchildren.
He is survived by Bonnie, his loving and devoted wife of 51 years; two sons, John Lance (Brenda) Finley of Findlay, Ohio and Nick (Sara) Finley of Fowler; one brother, Mark Finley of Colorado Springs, Colorado; one sister Lynda Irby of McKinney, Texas; six grandchildren, Bailey, Blake Carter, Ava, Molly and Connor; and several nieces and nephews and their families. He was preceded in death by a sister, Myrna Strack and a brother-in-law, Richard Irby.
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