Marilyn E. Belcher's Obituary
Marilyn E. Belcher, age 96, of Coulterville, IL, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at 6:20 p.m., in Sparta Community Hospital, Sparta, IL.
Marilyn was born on February 27, 1926 in New Bedford, MA, a daughter to Lynwood and Mary (Callahan) Davis. On December 26, 1946, she married Roy Belcher in New Bedford, MA and he preceded her in death on November 24, 1995 after 49 years of marriage. She was a member of the Anna Methodist Church, Anna, IL. Marilyn had loved nursing and had worked as an RN for 58 years, including serving in the United States Cadet Nurse Corps and working at Anna Rural Clinic. She enjoyed reading and knitting and loved traveling and spending time with her family.
Survivors include her three sons, Dr. Terence (Patricia) Belcher of Bristol, RI, Kevin (Margaret "Peggy") Belcher of Springfield, IL, and Brian (Rhonda) Belcher of Coulterville, IL; seven grandchildren, Kris Belcher, Kera Morris, Jessica Rinner, Becca Guyman, Kelly Williams, Sean Belcher, and Brittany Mueller; two step-grandchildren, Craig Wade and Andrea Buchanan; thirteen great-grandchildren; six step-great-grandchildren; and two nieces, Lynne (Jan) MacLaughon and Janice (Bill) Knoerzer.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a son, Reid Belcher; sister, Carol Siddell; and a niece Marilyn Siddell.
Marilyn's wishes were to be cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date.
Memorial donation may be made to the American Red Cross.
Pyatt Funeral Home, Coulterville, IL has been entrusted with arrangements.
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