Marilyn W. Kelso
1937 - 2019
Marilyn W. Kelso
1937 - 2019
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BORN
1937
DIED
2019
Marilyn Kelso Obituary
PEKIN ~ Marilyn W. Kelso, 82, of Pekin, passed away at 12:44 a.m. Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at Hallmark House Nursing Center in Pekin.
Born January 23, 1937 in Macomb to Harold A. and Bertha V. (Purdum) Warren, she married Richard Logan Kelso on August 12, 1956 in Macomb. He survives.
Also surviving are two daughters, Kimberly K. Kelso of Peoria and Lisa (Tom) Walker of Tremont; two grandchildren, Eric Thomas (Susan) Walker of Chicago and Jennifer Walker of Morton; two great-grandchildren, Zachary Walker and Madeline Walker and one half brother, John Warren. She also leaves her brother-in-law, Roger Kelso of Macomb.
She was preceded in death by her parents; an infant daughter, Karolyn Sue Kelso and one sister, Patricia Hoenig
Marilyn formerly worked for the Ohio River Company as an office manager and for City of Pekin in a clerical role.
She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Pekin. She also was a longtime member of the Pekin Hospital League, serving at the Nearly Nu for more than 30 years. She also served as a past chair and 28-year member of the City of Pekin Zoning Board of Appeals.
Marilyn enjoyed sewing, crocheting and knitting. She also enjoyed painting, woodworking and scrapbooking.
Marilyn loved music and was a member of many Pekin Civic Chorus “Showtime” productions. She had a song for every occasion. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend.
Her funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday, April 5, 2019 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin. The Rev. Krista L. Price will officiate. Visitation will be held from 1 to 2:15 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Prairie Haven Cemetery in Pekin.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Midwest Affiliate, 530 Northeast Glen Oak Avenue, Peoria, IL 61637 or to Grace United Methodist Church for the Sharing God’s Grace Building Fund, 601 North 4th Street, Pekin, IL 61554.
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Ivan Keithley
April 7, 2019
Dear Richard and family,
I was so sorry to hear of your great loss. Marilyn was a beautiful and wonderful person and the world will be a poorer place without her in it.
Bennie Stephens
April 5, 2019
So sorry Mr. Kelso, Marilyn went well with your life it seemed to me. Sending my love and condolences!
Marian Bonikowske
April 5, 2019
Mr. Kelso and family, sending prayers for strength and peace during this sad time. I will always remember her beautiful smile, and happy go lucky spirit. Your were so blessed to have such a beautiful life with her and the girls a wonderful mother.
Most sincerely
Marian Stump-Bonikowske
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Merriann Lane
April 4, 2019
Mr.Kelso and family so sorry to hear about Marilyn. Such a beautiful lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Mike Parsons
April 3, 2019
To the Kelso family sorry for your loss. I knew of Marilyn through my dad Dale Parsons. Her husband and my dad were classmates from Bardolph High School.
Linda Jobe
April 3, 2019
She was a real sweetheart of a lady, we will miss you Marilyn.
Love Linda and Frank Jobe.
Howard(Danny) Soper
April 3, 2019
To Dick,Kim,Lisa and families:So sorry of Marilyn's passing-it was good for me to see her out to attend Christy Hancock's visitation-if I could make it,but I don't know if I can from work,I will.Danny Soper.God bless all of you.
Carol Alwood
April 3, 2019
The Alwood family would like to express our condolences on the passing of Marilyn. She always had a smile on her face, and she was a wonderful cheerleader for Illini Bluffs!!! She will be missed ❤
Terry and Diana young
April 3, 2019
Our most heartfelt condolences. Her smile will be missed.
Ray& Jan Hassett
April 2, 2019
Please accept our sincerest sympathies on Marilyn's passing. May God comfort your family.
Blessings,
Ray & Jan Hassett
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