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She retired from Northern Illinois University after teaching in the Education Department for more than 30 years. Marion began her love of teaching young people in several rural schools in Mercer County after she graduated from Blackburn College in Carlinville. During World War II, Marion served in the U.S. Navy Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES). She then completed her Master's Degree in Education at the University of Illinois while teaching, and her doctorate from Columbia University in New York. She enjoyed traveling widely, both in the United States and the world.
She is survived by her three nephews, John Sheriff, John and Paul Darrah; and two nieces, Barbara Darrah Rummel, Janet Sheriff Larson and all of their families.
Marion was preceded in death by her parents, John Paul and Almarine Anne Weightman Sheriff; a sister, Lucile Sheriff Darrah; and brothers, Paul and Fredrick Sheriff.
Marion was born at home Sept. 30, 1916, in Keithsburg, and will be interred there at Green Mound Cemetery at a future date to be announced.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 19, in the Chapel at Oak Crest Retirement Center, 2944 Greenwood Acres Drive, 815-756-8461.
Donations in Marion's name can be sent to Tails Humane Society, 2250 Barber Greene Road, DeKalb, IL 60115, 815-758-2457. Marion was well-loved, respected and will be missed by many. The family wishes to thank Mary Regole for being such a faithful friend for so many years.
For information or to sign the online guest book, visit www.ButalaFuneralHomes.com.
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June 17, 2011
I worked at oakcrest for a few years, I also had the pleasure to know marion. She had so many neat stories to tell and she was so determined to do stuff for her self she had a lot of love and advice to give. My sympathy goes out to the family at this time of sorrow.
Susan Christensen
June 16, 2011
My cat Esmeralda and I spent many happy visits with Marion at Oak Crest. I enjoyed hearing the stories of her childhood animals. Molly the Cat on her mother's bed, the ponies with the long names: Flora Belle Gertrude Pollyanna (I think!), the outhouse incident with the kitten. I wish I could have heard more! She lived a worthy life and will certainly be missed.
Ruth Tsotsis
June 14, 2011
My condolences to the family. Marion and I sometimes shared shifts at The Country Store and I enjoyed our conversations. She was a great lady.
Susan Wright
June 13, 2011
My condolences go out to the family of Dr. Sheriff. Although I did not know her personally, I am a friend of John Darrah and I want to pass on my deep wishes and prayers for him and the family.
Don Jewell
June 13, 2011
An amazing person and a role model for many
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