Marilyn M. Wise, 80, of Blue Mound, IL passed away on Friday (May 25, 2012) in her residence with family by her side.
A service to celebrate Marilyn’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday (May 31, 2012) at Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home, Blue Mound. Visitation will be one hour prior to services. Burial will be in Hall Cemetery.
Mrs. Wise was born on February 3, 1932 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Ervin L. and Susie Belle (Russell) Tucker. Marilyn worked for Grigoleit Co., General Electric for several years, security guard at Mueller Co. and was a housekeeper. She was involved with Camp Wilson Foursquare Gospel Church in Harristown and the Stonington American Legion. She married Robert Lee Fowler, Sr. then later married Donald Wise.
Surviving are her children: Keith Fowler, Sr. of Decatur, IL, Donna (Mike Brazle) Fowler of Blue Mound, IL; daughter-in-law: Karen Fowler of Decatur, IL; step-daughter: Jane Pickle of Decatur, IL; sisters: Marjorie A. (Cecil) Alderson of Blue Mound, IL, Patsy (Roger) South of Decatur, IL; companion: Lee R. Miller of Blue Mound, IL; grandchildren: Amanda (Undra Ingram) Fowler, Robert (Keri) Fowler III, Keith (Quita) Fowler, Jr., Kevin (Tiffany) Fowler, Kimberly Fowler, Larry (Jessica) Boyer, Jr.; great grandchildren: David, Umbresha, Daniya, Deontae, Robert IV, Daytona, Andrew, Destiny, Gage, Corbin, Cienne, Jordyn, Treadin, Carlee; great-great granddaughter: Libby, and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded by her parents, both husbands, sons: Robert Lee Fowler, Jr., Kenny Fowler, Jack Fowler, Sr, brother: Ervin Leslie “Doc” Tucker, sister: Betty Marie Christison.
Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com.
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| Mara |
My Condolences for the Family |
June 2, 2012 |
WHEN A LOVED ONE DIES
Have you lost a loved one in death? The pain, the grief, and the feelings of helplessness can seem unbearable. At such times, we need to go to God’s Word for comfort. (2 Corinthians 1:3, 4) The Bible helps us to understand how Jehovah and Jesus feel about death. Jesus, who perfectly reflected his Father, knew the pain of losing someone in death. (John 14:9) When he was in Jerusalem, Jesus used to visit Lazarus and his sisters, Mary and Martha, who lived in the nearby town of Bethany. They became close friends. The Bible says: “Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus.” (John 11:5) Though, Lazarus died. How did Jesus feel about losing his friend? The account tells us that Jesus joined Lazarus’ relatives and friends as they grieved over this loss. Seeing them, Jesus was deeply moved. He “groaned in the spirit and became troubled.” Then, the account says, “Jesus gave way to tears.” (John 11:33, 35) Did Jesus’ grief mean that he had no hope? Not at all. In fact, Jesus knew that something wonderful was about to happen. (John 11:3, 4) Still, he felt the pain and sorrow that death brings. In a way, Jesus’ grief is encouraging to us. It teaches us that Jesus and his Father, Jehovah, hate death. But Jehovah God is able to fight and overcome that enemy! Let us see what God enabled Jesus to do.
For more reference about this wonderful hope you can visit www.watchtower.org
| Brenda Hardy |
friend, one of the kids... |
May 30, 2012 |
Good-bye, sweet Marilyn,
Your journey has just begun,
GOD Bless You.
You were always there, for anyone and every-body,
all of the friends of your sons' and Donna. We all
called you "MOM".
Even when you came home from work, tired,
but you always had time to make us all your famous
'ice tea', the best....
You'll be missed by all your loved ones, but never forgotten.
Thanks for being "MOM" for my Darryl G Hardy Sr..when
he needed a good mom, you was there, thank you.....
Love, Brenda (Morstatter) Hardy
1525 N University Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
