Marilyn C. Pennypacker Obituary (1936 - 2016)

Marilyn C. Pennypacker, 80, of Normal, formerly of Hopedale and Maroa, left this world at 6:32 a.m. Tuesday, February 02, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family after a lengthy battle with many illnesses. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 6, 2016 at Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home, Bloomington. Burial will be in Maroa Cemetery, Maroa. Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project or to the Community Cancer Center. Marilyn Clara was born January 3, 1936 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. She was the daughter of Harry Glen and Evelyn N. Dash Morgan of Maroa. She married Jerry Ross Pennypacker on September 17, 1955 in Decatur. Marilyn is survived by her daughter, Cathy Jo (Dewayne) Bess and her son, Curtis Ross (Susan) Pennypacker, both of Normal. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Dawn (Steve) Bair of Normal, Angela (Scott) Swartzendruber of Minier, Erica (Jeff) Martin of Nashville, TN and Brian (Maureen) Schultz of Normal. She also has eleven great-grandchildren, Kegan, Mackenzie, Brenden, Adam, Emma, Noah, Annie, Caleb, Nolan, Colleen and a great-granddaughter due in April. In addition, Marilyn is survived by one sister, Rachel (Bud) Blickensderfer; a brother, Glen (Bonnie) Morgan; a brother-in-law, Ben Whitted; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and numerous dear friends. Preceding her in death was her husband, Jerry; her parents; a brother, Ronald Morgan; a sister, Lynette Whitted; a niece, Sarah Whitted; and nephews Brent Blickensderfer and Joel Morgan. Marilyn graduated from Maroa High School in 1953. She then received her registered nursing degree from Decatur Memorial Hospital in 1956. After graduation, Marilyn worked for ten years in OB at Decatur Memorial Hospital. She then worked five years as OB supervisor at Brokaw Hospital. She then worked for twenty years at Hopedale Medical Complex in the doctors office and long-term care facility. Heaven has gained a remarkable womanhardworking, honest and dedicated to her family. All her life she put others before herself. Marilyn was a life-long democrat and a member of the Nurses Association and Disabled American Veterans. She was a die-hard Cub fan, an avid Nascar fan, enjoyed fishing in Wisconsin, visiting casinos, spending the winter months in Texas with her husband and visiting Mexico. The family wishes to extend their sincere gratitude to all family, friends and doctors, especially Dr. Matt Rossi, Dr. Dodda as well as their nurses, OSF Hospice and her wonderful home care providers during her lengthy illness. She will be sadly missed and will always be in our thoughts and prayers.