Marilyn Delle Fennell Johnson

Marilyn Delle Fennell Johnson, 67, of Willowbrook, IL, died June 9 surrounded by loved ones in her home.

Lynn was born on February 2, 1956, to John Joseph Fennell and Marilyn Joan Goyer in Chicago, IL.

Lynn was an alumna of Downers Grove South High School, graduating in 1974. She had a storied career as a CPP payroll and retirement specialist, working at a number of firms before retiring from the Village of Westmont in 2016. In addition, Lynn co-founded Apex Energy in 2010 and co-owned the business with her husband, Wayne, handling all finance processes until December 2022.

She married Wayne Marvin Woosley, Jr. on November 12, 2004. Upon marriage, Lynn and Wayne blended their families and their five children-Alex, Heather, Wayne III, Lance, and Tim.

Lynn and former spouse, Warren Charles Johnson, had two children together-Alex and Tim-who they adored. They remained a part of each other's lives following their divorce, raising their sons with pride and love.

Lynn's main love was being nana to her many grandchildren. Lynn was also a master gardener and loved to sew, paint, read, and travel with her husband, Wayne.

Lynn is survived by Wayne Marvin Woosley, Jr; her children Alex Fennell (Sabrina Williams) Johnson, Heather Jean (Mike) Brennan, Wayne Marvin (Amanda) Woosley, III, and Tim Fennell (Michelle Skinner) Johnson; and grand-children Zachary Wayne, Austin Steven, Sylus Braxton Woosley, Seamus Oliver Brennan, Gabrielle Aiden and Aiden Lucas Oertel. She is also survived by her seven siblings: John Joseph (Myong) Fennell; Joseph Goyer (Carol) Fennell; Edward Joseph (Laura Clark) Fennell; Patricia Mary (W.H. Major) Fennell; Michael Joseph (Kathy) Fennell; Katherine Mary Fennell (Rick) Kotora; and Timothy Joseph (Lynette) Fennell.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Marilynn Fennell, her adoptive brother, Christopher Joseph Fennell, and her stepson, Lance Allen Woosley.

Memorial service will be June 24 at 3:00 p.m. at Christ Church Oak Brook, 501 Oak Brook Rd, Oak Brook, IL 60523.

Memorials or donations in Lynn's memory may be made to Heifer International.