Marylu Lyman's Obituary
Marylu (Bellinger) Lyman died early AM Thursday, August, 21, 2014.
Marylu was born in Chicago, IL in the middle of a snowstorm on January 9, 1930. She was the youngest of three children of Mary Gladys Fern and George Edward Bellinger, Sr. She grew up in the Champaign-Urbana area and attended Urbana High School. She married Robert Beall Lyman on June 11, 1948 in a double wedding ceremony with her brother Jack and Pat Bellinger.
She retired as office manager of the Macon County Health Department.
She was a member of Central Christian Church, where she served in various volunteer positions. She was active in Christ Care Stitchers and loved making Linus quilts. She was a long-time volunteer with Dove. She started volunteering with Dove in the sewing program and most recently was a volunteer in the Dove clothing room.
She is survived by three daughters Janet Lyman, Kimberly Stahl (husband Steve), Christine Lyman-Harm (husband Tom); four grandchildren, Juli Suver (husband Dan), Jeff Stahl (wife Molly), Alex Harm (wife Taryn), and Erik Harm; two great-grandchildren Eli and Alia Suver; and one brother Jack Bellinger of Paris, IL.
She is preceded in death by her husband, parents, and brother George Bellinger, Jr.
Memorial services will be held at Central Christian Church, Decatur, IL, at 3 pm Sunday, August 24, 2014. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. She has requested no flowers, but memorials can be given to Central Christian Church, Dove, or Christ Care Stitchers.
The family would like to thank DMH Hospice and especially the caregivers Diane and Sandy.
The family of Marylu Lyman is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL. View the online obituary, share memories, and send condolences to the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
What’s your fondest memory of Marylu?
What’s a lesson you learned from Marylu?
Share a story where Marylu's kindness touched your heart.
Describe a day with Marylu you’ll never forget.
How did Marylu make you smile?