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Marilyn Jean Wilken, 88, of Danforth

Marilyn Jean Wilken, 88, of Danforth passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at Prairieview Lutheran Home in Danforth. She was born on January 31, 1931 in Danforth, the daughter of Carl R. and Florence (Schuler) Siemons.

 

Funeral services will be at 11:00 am on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Danforth. Rev. Duane Marburger will officiate. Burial will follow at Danforth Cemetery.

 

Visitation will be on Monday, October 21, 2019 from 4:00-7:00 pm at Knapp-Redenius Funeral Home in Gilman as well as one hour prior to the funeral service on Tuesday.

 

Marilyn graduated from Gilman High School in 1948. She married Glen D. Miller on September 11, 1948 in Danforth. He preceded her in death on May 13, 1962 in Houston, TX. Marilyn later married Roger L. Wilken on March 1, 1968 and he survives. In addition to her first husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and one granddaughter, Debra Kay Grant.

 

Marilyn is survived her spouse, Roger; daughter, Nancy (Dennis) Grant of Charleston; sons, Charles (Linda) Miller of Danforth and Bob (Cindy) Miller of Danforth; and step daughter, Sue (Rick) Gray of Gilman; nine grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren.

 

Marilyn enjoyed working at the Danforth Post Office from 1963 until 1992. She was an organist and active member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Danforth. Marilyn was a volunteer for the Red Cross blood drives for many years. She was an active quilter, seamstress, and crafter. Marilyn loved going to sales with Roger. She was a homemaker, gardener, flower grower, and a wonderful cook. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Iroquois Memorial Hospice (200 N. Laird Lane – Watseka, IL) or Prairieview Lutheran Home (PO Box 4 – Danforth, IL).

 

Please share a memory of Marilyn at knappfuneralhomes.com.

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