Marilyn June Brown's Obituary
Marilyn Brown, age 84, of Casey, IL passed away at 5:15 a.m. on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at Heartland Nursing Center in Casey, IL. She was born on September 21, 1939 in Casey, IL the daughter of Howard Woodrow Sharp and Helen Janet (McCrory) Sharp. On December 31, 1959 she married Robert L. "Bob" Brown in Martinsville, IL. He passed away on November 4, 2006.
Marilyn is survived by her children, Sherri Scheurich of Boca Raton, FL and John Brown (Amy) of Casey, IL; grandchildren, Chelsey Parker, Tyler Brown, Grant Scheurich, Greta Scheurich, Ellie Brown and Owen Brown; great grandchildren, Mason Parker and Jonah Parker; nephews and nieces and her Church family. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Bob Brown; brother, James Howard Sharp and infant nephew, James H. Sharp, Jr.
Marilyn was a 1957 graduate of Casey High School. She retired as an operator from Alltel Telephone Company. Marilyn was a faithful member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Casey, IL where she participated in all activities and organizations of the church. She enjoyed shopping with friends; her greatest joy was time she spent with her family and caring for them.
Funeral services will be conducted at 12 p.m. on Friday, June 28, 2024 at Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor Adrian Piazza officiating. Burial will follow in Washington Cemetery, rural Casey, IL. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. prior to the service on Friday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 201 E. Colorado St., Casey, IL.
Memorial donations may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, PO Box 295, Casey, IL 62420.
To view the full obituary, send a condolence message, light a candle or post photos, visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL is in charge of the arrangements.
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