Marilyn Humbert Obituary (1942

Washington: Marilyn K. Humbert, 80, of Washington, formerly of Washburn, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at 12:25 pm at The OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. Visitation will be Monday, November 14, 2022, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Calvert & Johnson Memorial Home, 201 N. Jefferson St., in Washburn. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at 2:30 pm at the First Presbyterian Church in Pontiac. Rev. Ronald McDugle will officiate. Burial will follow at Southside Cemetery in Pontiac. Marilyn was born March 7, 1942, in Pontiac, IL to John and Eleanor (McDugle) Shane. She married Dale Humbert on June 23, 1963, in Pontiac. He preceded her in death on August 11, 1991. An infant son, Allen Eugene Humbert, also preceded her in death on March 6, 1966. Survivors include her daughter, Kelli (Jeffrey) Rude, of Washington; two granddaughters, Renee Rude and Rachel Rude; one sister, Karen Branz, of Odell; a sister-in-law, Shirley (William) Ohlendorf, of Bloomington; and many nieces and nephews. Marilyn graduated from Pontiac High School in 1960 and attended Illinois State University. She was employed by Country Financial for over 30 years. She was a very active member of the former Washburn Presbyterian Church, serving as the first female Elder of the Church, Clerk of the Session, and President of the Woman's Association of the Church. She also was a former member of the Washburn Junior Woman's Club and was a 4-H Leader. Marilyn collected for the American Cancer Society and was an avid Illini fan. She proudly attended her granddaughters' events. Memorials may be directed to the St. Jude Children's Hospital or the American Cancer Society.