Marilyn J. Miller

Marilyn Miller, 84, of Astoria, IL, passed away at 3:25 pm on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at her home. She was born on December 29, 1936 in Astoria, the daughter of Virgil and Nelda (Bollinger) McCormick. She married Jim Miller on October 15, 2006 in Astoria. He survives.

Also surviving are her 2 daughters, Nancy Van Fossen Richbark and Karen (and Kevin) Van Fossen Danner, both of Table Grove, IL, 2 step-daughters, Janice Slaughter of Astoria and Joyce (and Jerry) Bennett of Hutto, TX, step-son, James (and Michelle) Miller, Jr. of Kansas City, MO, 6 grandchildren, 4 step-grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and 4 step-great grandchildren.

She is preceded by her parents, brother, Phillip “Bud” McCormick, sister, Maxine Conner, and step-son-in-law, Charles Slaughter.

Marilyn worked at Bernadotte Café and Velma’s Market in Ipava, IL for several years. She then went on to work as a teller at Ipava State Bank for over 30 years.

She was a member of the Woodland Church of the Brethren. Marilyn loved playing the clarinet and piano. She also enjoyed being a dance instructor, bowling and playing cards.

Services will be held at 11 am on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Pastor Lisa Fike will be officiating. A visitation will take place 1 hour prior to the service on Tuesday. Interment will be in the Woodland Cemetery in Astoria. Memorials may be made to the Woodland Church of the Brethren.