Marilyn Shianna, 99, of Pleasant View Lutheran Life Community in Ottawa was called home to her eternal rest on January 1, 2022.
Marilyn was born October 11, 1922 in Freeport, IL, the first child of John and Elizabeth (Lindeman) Raether. She graduated from Orangeville, IL High School in 1940 and married Victor Shianna that same year.
Marilyn was preceded in death by her husband of nearly 64 years, Vic, who passed in 2004. Also predeceasing her were brothers Robert Raether, Bend, OR; Fred Raether, Sheridan, WY; granddaughter Dana (Katrein) Shane, Ottawa, IL. and great-grandson, Bailey Shane.
She is survived by daughters Vicki (Tom) Katrein, Ottawa, IL; Peggy (Dale) Bartley, Carlsbad, CA; son Peter and his wife Lori (Johnson) of The Villages, FL and 5 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren and 4 Great-great-grandchildren.
Marilyn will be greatly missed by her family and many friends.