Merri F. Fillman Obituary (1954 - 2019)

Merri F. Fillman age 65 of Danvers, IL passed away peacefully at her residence with her family by her side at 6:27 PM on Sunday, July 28, 2019. Her memorial service will be 10:00 AM Friday, August 2, 2019 at the First Presbyterian Church, Danvers, IL. Rev. Kathy Mitchell will be officiating. Visitation will be 5:00 PM-7:00 PM Thursday at the church. Private family graveside service will be 2:00 PM Friday at Biggsville Township Cemetery, Biggsville, IL, Rev. Tim Mitchell will be officiating. The family suggests memorials be made to Illinois Cancer Care, Bloomington, IL. Arrangements are being handled by Otto-Argo-Calvert Memorial Home, Danvers, IL Merri was born January 2, 1954 in Burlington, IA, the daughter of Jack and Pauline Small Dixon. Surviving are her 2 children, Tom (Tara) Fillman, Washington, IL, Valentina "Tina" ( Julie Steckler) Fillman, Washington IL, 4 grandchildren, Grace and Alena Hearn, Washington, IL Tyce and Harper Fillman, Washington, IL, 1 brother, Jim (Diane) Dixon, Burlington, IA, 2 half-brothers, Dinney Dixon, Mt. Pleasant, IA and John Dixon, Colorado. Merri is preceded in death by her parents, 1 son William Fillman. Merri retired from Mitsubishi Motors, Normal, IL. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, IL. Merri enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She will be missed by all who knew her. Please view the obituary and share your condolences and memories online at www.calvertmemorial.com