Marilyn graduated from Sacred Heart Academy and received her nursing degree from Lincoln Land Community College. She was formerly employed as an RN at Memorial Medical Center and most recently at Priority Care on MacArthur where she worked for over 20 years. Marilyn was an avid St. Louis Cardinals and Illinois Fighting Illini fan, and she also enjoyed shopping, gardening and helping others. Most of all, she loved supporting her children in all their endeavors and spending time with her family. Marilyn was an active member of St. Agnes Catholic Church and a supporter of Sacred Heart Griffin High School.

She was preceded in death by her father.

She is survived by her children, Robert Sheehan of Springfield, Brian (wife, Nadia) Sheehan of Naperville, and Jennifer Sheehan of St. Louis, Mo.; grandchild, Elisabeth Sheehan; mother, Betty Bernet of Springfield; siblings, Robert (wife, Rhonda) Bernet of San Antonio, Texas, Thomas Bernet of Springfield, and Mark (wife, Dianne) Bernet of Flower Mound, Texas; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins; and her dog, Riley.

Visitation: Family will receive friends from 4-7 p.m., Friday, Jan. 10, 2014, at Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield. Visitation will begin with a prayer service.

Funeral Mass: 10 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 11, 2014, at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 245 N. Amos Ave., Springfield, Rev. Robert Jallas celebrant.

Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to: St. Agnes Catholic Church, 245 N. Amos Ave., Springfield, IL 62702 or Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 1500 Rosecrans Ave., Ste. 200, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 or online at www.pancan.org.

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Published by The State Journal-Register on Jan. 9, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Marilyn SHEEHAN

Sponsored by anonymous.

45 Entries

A Friend

August 29, 2019

Thank you, Marilyn, once again!

A Friend

July 3, 2017

With gratitude for yet more prayers answered. You will always be missed, Marilyn, and never forgotten.

A Friend

November 23, 2016

Thank you once again, Marilyn, for more prayers answered!

A Friend

May 8, 2016

Wishing you a Happy Mother's Day, Marilyn! Never was there a better Mom!

A Friend

November 20, 2015

Thank you, Marilyn, for prayers answered. You are missed by many.

A Friend

January 7, 2015

On this, your first birthday in heaven, Marilyn, know that you are loved and missed by all who knew you.

Pamela (Metzger) Myers

March 30, 2014

I was deeply saddened to learn of Marilyn's passing. She and I were friends at Sacred Heart. She was a beautiful person. My prayers are with her family.

Pat B

March 1, 2014

To Marilyn's family,
Just learned of her passing and am greatly saddened. Marilyn was a great coworker, friend and confidant at Priority Care... a highlight to some long days. I will pray for her family to get through the oncoming year.

Bob Meckes

January 16, 2014

My sincere sympathies to all the Sheehans and Bernets. Like many others who have responded, I went to high school with Mark and Marilyn - one of my first "dates" was going to the state fair with Marilyn. May God comfort you all.

Tonna Flatt

January 13, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with Marilyn's children her mother and brothers. And the wonderful Bernet family, we have grown to know Marilyn since her teen years living next to the Bernet family. Lovely,wonderful,kind,classy lady. She will truly be missed. Our deepest sympathy, Steven and Tonna Flatt

Jane Bucci

January 13, 2014

Robert and Family --

Apparently heaven just couldn't wait any longer. One of the nicest girls I graduated with from high school. Be at peace knowing that heaven is now a sweeter place. Prayers for you and all who will miss her so.

Susan Vadas

January 13, 2014

My heart broke when I heard the news of Marilyn's passing. The Sheehan & Bernet Families have lost a dear member. Mere words seem little comfort at a time like this, but they will comfort down the road. All my love to both of your families and know that she is with our loving God.

Rheta (Hohl) Miller

January 13, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with the Sheehan and Bernet families. Marilyn was a very nice and beautiful woman both inside and out!

Fran/Bob Craghead

January 12, 2014

We were very saddened to hear of Marilyn's passing. She was a wonderful mother and a great person. We will miss her. Deepest sympathies to her family.

MaryAnn Stanberry

January 12, 2014

Marilyn took care of our family at Springfield Urgent Care (now Priority Care) for many, many years. She was very caring and compassionate--and had a great sense of humor. She will be deeply missed and never replaced. Our prayers are with her family. Very sincerely, Daryl & MaryAnn Stanberry family

Mike & Karen Beckmann

January 12, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. What a miraculous life!

January 11, 2014

What a beautiful lady with grace and love for all!

Barb Shea and family

Rob Balch

January 11, 2014

A mother who raised Bobby to be the great friend he is is someone I'll admire and appreciate forever. God bless you Marilyn.

Mary Kay (Damhorst) Squires

January 11, 2014

I was extremely saddened to learn of Marilyn's passing. We knew each other a long time; our daughters babysat for the boys when they were very small. Having experienced the death of our eldest daughter, Jackie, fifteen months ago, it is with great sympathy,
and compassion, that I send our sincere condolences. My thoughts, and prayers will be with her children,
her siblings, and especially, her Mother.

Tammy Bartel

January 11, 2014

I am deeply saddened to hear of Marilyn's passing. She was a joy to be around and has left this earth much too young. My heartfelt sympathies to her family.

Rich Mentel

January 10, 2014

To my former classmate at St. Agnes a fond farewell.
My deepest condolences to Marilyn's family.

Susan Spalding

January 10, 2014

I worked with Marilyn at Urgent Care. I was always so happy to see that I'd be working with her! She made the world a better place and definitely earned her heavenly reward!
I'm very blessed to have know her.
God be with all her loved ones.

Dave Cooper

January 10, 2014

Marilyn you will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers for he family

Larry Hanrahan

January 10, 2014

The world has lost a good, sweet person, and all who knew Marilyn are saddened.

I had a crush on Marilyn in high school, but I knew I would be way out of my league with her.

Mark and family, may you find comfort in knowing hers was a life well-lived.

Les Vann

January 10, 2014

Tom and family, from all the Vanns our deepest sympathies….May she RIP

Les and Shannon Vann
Savannah, GA

January 9, 2014

Mrs.Bernet,Mark,Bobby,Brian and Jennifer,
Marilyn was the best! She was one of my first friends at St.Agnes when I came there in fourth grade. She made me feel like I had been there from the beginning.So blessed to have her friendship for so many years! I will always remember my dad referring to her as the "pretty one" ! Had a lot of laughs and good times with her throughout the years, whether it would be at family gatherings or at the salon,she always found time to meet with Di and I for breakfast at Perkins when I came back to Springfield for a visit. She was an absolute sweetheart ! Praying that you have comfort knowing how blessed you all were to have had her as your daughter, sister and mother! Kathy Rodier LaBonte

ANNE WALSH

January 9, 2014

ALWAYS SUCH A SWEET AND GENTLE SOUL. SHE WAS MY NURSE MANY TIMES AND SHE ALWAYS MADE ME FEEL AT EASE. MARILYN WAS ALWAYS FRIENDLY AND HAPPY. ANNE WALSH AND RON WALSH

Julie Sullivan

January 9, 2014

My condolences & sympathies to all of Marilyn's family & friends. I never knew my life without Marilyn as my cousin, even if was thru marriage. Always a smile on her face, always a hug for your sole, always a pleasant word to hold & cherish. Prayers that all the memories shared over the next several days give you all some peace & comfort. Angels Among Us! God Bless you Marilyn. So many wonderful Memories. With love & prayers.

John & Mary Meisner

January 9, 2014

Oh how our hearts dropped when we got this sad news. Marilyn was always such a positive, happy person, even when life through her a curve. She was truly an inspiration to all who knew her. Our prayers are with all of you.

Cindy (Bean) McCaslin

January 9, 2014

My grade school friend , high school classmate and neighbor growing up.....marilyns children, mother, and siblings. Praying for you tonight!

Jim Bolt

January 9, 2014

Mark and the rest of the Bernet/Sheehan families, I am truly sorry for your loss.

Carol Cimarossa

January 9, 2014

I was a classmate of Marilyn's at Sacred Heart. She was a beautiful person inside and out and so kind. My condolences to her family. May God be with you all.

Karen Berg Schmidt

January 9, 2014

I graduated from Sacred Heart Academy with Marilyn and am very sorry to hear of her passing. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.

Ann Muraro-Lacopo

January 9, 2014

I went to high school with Marilyn, she was truly a nice person and I am so sorry to learn of her passing. My sympathies to all her family.

Suzanne (Behl) Daugherty

January 9, 2014

So sorry for your loss. Marilyn was a great lady. I loved working w/her at Urgent Care. You are in my thoughts & prayers.

January 9, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Sheehan and Bernet families. You have our deepest sympathy.

Mike and Deanne(Groesch) Stead and family

Jeff Hine

January 9, 2014

I am so sorry to hear Marilyn passed. She was beautiful person in every way and inspirational.Mark, you had a wonderful and smart twin. I pray for your entire family to have peace and comfort.

Mary Goetz Midiri

January 9, 2014

I have so many wonderful childhood memories growing up with Marilyn. My very deepest condolences. She was the best kind of person.

January 9, 2014

Dear Sheehan and Bernet Families, Please accept our sincerest condolences on the loss of Marilyn. She always has been and will always be a great light and inspiration to all of us who were blessed to have her touch our lives. Our Deepest Sympathy, Mary Sue (LaBonte) Jones and Mike Jones

January 9, 2014

Betty and family,
I am so sorry to hear about Marilyn. She was a great lady.She will be sadly missed. Christina Staab

Debbie Ferguson (Moroccan Soul)

January 9, 2014

I was so sorry to hear about your Mom, Bobby, Brian, and Jen...so sorry for your loss. It's been many years since I've seen her, but she was always fun and lively to chat with. I've been thinking about you and praying for you all.

Pam Dauphin

January 9, 2014

Jen, Today and always, may loving memories
bring you strength, comfort and peace. I am so, so sorry for your loss. Treasure your memories.

Lois McConomy

January 9, 2014

Steve and I are so sorry to hear of Marilyn's passing. She was such a fighter with a beautiful, gentle spirit. She will surely be missed.

Molly Grady Risse

January 9, 2014

Marilyn and I went to school together at SHG. It was always a pleasure, to be around her, in and out of school. Can't mention the fun and trouble our little gangster friends and us got into. One of the highlights was getting kicked out of the Barrel Head over and over again. Haha We did have an eyeopening great time on our Senior Trip to Daytona. What a hoot we all had togther. Rest in Peace my Dear Friend.

January 9, 2014

My deepest condolences Sheehan family.

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