Marilyn Widger Obituary
Marilyn A. “Mare” Widger, age 82, of Upper Darby, PA, passed away on June 19, 2025. Born in Canton, IL on May 12, 1943, she was the beloved daughter of the late David Earl and Anna Widger (nee Elias).
Mare was the beloved sister of Wesley Widger, Wayne Widger, Bernard Widger, and the late Russell Widger, James Widger, Charles Widger, Elizabeth Hamilton, and Evelyn Lowe. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Following local church services, burial will be held at a later date at Foster Cemetery in Fairview, Illinois.
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