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MARILYN JORDAL Obituary
Marilyn A. Jordal went to be with the Lord on December 23, 2020 at Bethany Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. She was born March 2, 1933 in Rochelle, IL. The daughter of Oscar and Martha (Birkland) Carlson, she married Owen Jordal on October 9, 1948 in Clinton, IA. They were married 58 years until his passing in 2007. They raised their children in Malta, IL, in a home they built.
Marilyn retired from Northern Illinois University’s Registration and Records Department. She was thankful for her job and enjoyed working with many special friends. Marilyn was a member of Christ Community Church in DeKalb, IL.
Marilyn enjoyed reading, especially her Bible. She attended many bible studies. Her joy was her family; she enjoyed cooking and baking everyone’s favorites.
Marilyn is survived by her children Sandy (Phil) Leman of Hampshire, IL; Vicki (Mike) Maveus of Sycamore, IL; and Randy (Kay) Jordal of Evergreen, CO. She had seven grandchildren: Jeff (Amy) Maveus, Chad (Kerry) Maveus, Jill (Brendan) McCormick, Matt (Julie) Leman, Cindy (Weert) Goldenstein, Tricia (Gabriel) Austin, and Jenny (Rob) Cook. Marilyn also had 15 great-grandchildren: Tyler and Michael Maveus, Sam, Jack, and Ben McCormick, Graham and Jack Leman, Caleb, Jonah, and Seth Goldenstein, Micah, Lily, Violet, and Lucas Austin, Brayden Cook, and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband Owen, her parents, her five sisters Lillian Vesta, Ruth Osland, Viola Carlson, Edith Hanson, and Esther Broitzman. A family graveside service will be held on December 29, 2020 at First Lutheran Church Cemetery in Lee, IL, with Pastor Paul DeHaven of Christ Community Church presiding.
The family wishes to thank all of the staff at Bethany Health Care and Heartland Hospice for their wonderful care of Marilyn, especially in these difficult COVID times.
Memorials can be made to Heartland Hospice, 6000 E. State Street 1st Floor, Rockford, IL, 61108 or Christ Community Church, 2350 Pride Avenue, DeKalb, IL, 60115.
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Sandra Le Fever
January 4, 2021
I met Marilyn at Bethany Healthcare and Rehabilitation in my role as Volunteer Ombudsman with the Long Term Care Ombudsman Program. She was a wonderful lady. I could feel the love she had for her late husband and all of her family. I regret not being able to visit with her for several months because of this horrible virus. To Vicki and all of Marilyn’s family, please accept my heartfelt condolences and God bless all of you.
Sandra Le Fever
Nancy Teichmiller
December 29, 2020
My mother loved Marilyn so much! She spoke of her as her best friend. They both loved the Lord. I hope you find comfort in knowing she is in Heaven with her Lord and my mom was probably there to welcome her! God bless you all!
Nancy Teichmiller
Leann Hanson
December 29, 2020
Sympathy Gift courtesy of Leann Hanson. Group of 10 Memorial Trees Planted In Loving Memory of MARILYN A JORDAL.
Mary Folowell
December 29, 2020
I remember the last time Mom saw you! It was hard for her! I have a lot of memories of our mothers! But I remember the most of her is her kindness and her kind voice!
cathy bowe
December 27, 2020
Sandy, Vicki and all the Jordal family, I hope all your wonderful memories will help you during this very difficult time. I enjoyed so many visits with your Mom when I visited my Mom at Heritage Woods. She would tell people that my Mom was the last to leave their old neighborhood in Malta. I was so happy that they ended up neighbors yet again. Sending prayers of comfort for all your family.
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