Marilyn Marie Lowder's Obituary
Marilyn Marie Lowder, 78, of Decatur, passed away Friday, September 12, 2014 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Marilyn was born February 3, 1936 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Cecil and Alice (Taylor) Lowder. She was a very proud member of the American Business Women’s Association and Central United Methodist Church.
Marilyn leaves behind her brother, James (Pat) Lowder of Mokena, IL; sister, Martha Ives of Newton, IL; nieces and nephew, Gretchen Ives; Eric Ives; Trista Thies; Katrina Ives; Christine Galinsky; Shannon Stiles; and several great-nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
Services to celebrate Marilyn’s life will be 11 am Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be 10-11 am at the funeral home. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery.
The family of Marilyn Marie Lowder is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL. View the online obituary and send condolences to the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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