July 24 1930 February 7 2020 (age 89)
Obituary Marilyn Louise Rebecca, 89, passed away peacefully on Feb. 7, 2020, to join her beloved late husband, Sammy J. Rebecca. Marilyn was born on July 24, 1930 in Virden, IL, the youngest child of Thomas and Leota Pittman Conlin. She married Sammy on January 7, 1956 at Holy Cross Church.They enjoyed 61 years of marriage. Marilyn was preceded in death by her husband, parents, sister Francis and brothers, Pat and Bill. She received her degree from Eastern Illinois University and retired as the Human Resources Manager of the Illinois State Geological Survey. Marilyn was a loving and caring mother to her four children, nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She is survived by her children, Martha(Michael) Sharpe, Dan (Heidi) Rebecca, Steven (Michelle) Rebecca, and Richard Rebecca (Christine). Also surviving are two sister-in-laws, Ann and Mary Lou. Following cremation, a private service will be held with a graveside funeral service at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Champaign. Memorial Contributions in her name may be made to St. Matthew Catholic Church, 1301 Lincolnshire Dr., Champaign, IL 61821 To send flowers to Marilyn’s family, please visit our floral section.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Marilyn Rebecca July 24 1930 February 7 2020 (age 89).
Death notice for the town of: Champaign, state: Illinois