Marilyn L. Fortna Obituary (1930

Marilyn L. Fortna, 92, of Fairbury and formally of Chatsworth, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Fairview Haven Nursing Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at the United Methodist Church of Chatsworth with a meal to follow. The Rev. Lynette Barnett will officiate. Visitation will precede the funeral from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., also at the church. Burial will be at Chatsworth-Charlotte Cemetery. Marilyn was born on May 18, 1930, in Chatsworth, to Howard and Lillian (Drilling) Pearson. She was formally married to Richard Groskreutz, and later, William Fortna. They both precede her in death. She is survived by her children, Joyce (Ivan) Forbes of Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands and Gerry (Diane) Groskreutz of Chatsworth; brother, Glenn (Zoe) Pearson of Lafayette, IN; grandson, Connor (Ashley) Groskreutz of Normal; and great granddaughter, Everly Groskreutz, also of Normal. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and sister, Phyllis (Pearson) Corban. A member of the United Methodist Church of Chatsworth, Marilyn enjoyed attending church services every Sunday. An avid cook, Marilyn spent many hours in the kitchen, cooking for both family and friends. She also enjoyed gardening and sewing. The love that she had for her family was palpable and she will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Fairview Haven of Fairbury or the United Methodist Church of Chatsworth. This obituary can be read and condolences left at www.calvertmemorial.com or on our Facebook page.