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Marilyn Jean Gottwald, 77, of Peoria, passed away at 9:50 a.m. on Tuesday, February 24, 2015, at her home.
     Her funeral liturgy will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 2, 2015, at Clary Funeral Home, 3004 West Lake Avenue in Peoria, with Fr. David Richardson officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Cremation rites will be accorded, following services.
     Marilyn was born on December 14, 1937 in Peoria, a daughter of Ralph Edwin and Jean Lucille (Roberts) McMorris. She married David Loren Gottwald on June 29, 1957 in Peoria. He preceded her in death on May 12, 2009. She was also preceded in death by her parents; brother, Glen McMorris; and brothers in-law, Charles Herring and Al Sloan.
     She is survived by her daughter, Diane Gottwald of Peoria; son, Paul (Donna) Gottwald of Peoria; granddaughters, Sarah (Ryan) Smith and Allison Gottwald, all of Peoria; sisters, Shirley Herring of Washington, Laurie Sloan of Kansas City, KS and Valerie (Eugene) Stamper of Washington; brothers, Walter (Diane) McMorris of Buckeye, AZ and Martin (Pamela) McMorris of Calhan, CO; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
     Marilyn was a 1951 graduate of St. Patrick Grade School in Peoria, a 1955 graduate of Manual Training High School and attended Illinois Central College and Bradley University.
     In 1997, she retired as a supervisor with Caterpillar, after working in various parts departments. She was a parishioner of St. Philomena Parish and a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
     Memorial contributions may be made to Illinois CancerCare.


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Jerry & Becky Maynard Family Memories of Marilyn February 27, 2015
 
Marilyn always had a huge smile and warm welcome.  Her quick wit and bright spirit made visits so enjoyable.  She and Dave were so devoted to each other and made everyone comfortable. Their support of our marriage and later the  adoption of our three daughters meant so much.   Jerry enjoyed jabs and banter with Marilyn! She was an entertaining family historian.  Marilyn embraced Becky as one of the "cuzzins" which meant so much.

We know that her love and spirit will continue on through her her children and granddaughters! 
God Bless You Marilyn, we know that Jesus welcomed you into his loving arms!
                         Jerry, Becky, Carrie, Roni & Natalie Maynard
                        
Marilyn Voss Leyland On the Strassburger family tree February 26, 2015
 
I met Marilyn Jean when we worked at Caterpillar.  Much later I learned that
my Grandfather J. Walter Strassburger and her mother were first cousins,
offspring respectively of siblings Frederick Strassburger and of Mary Irene Strassburger Roberts. 
Cordelia, her "Aunt Dee," was a shared treasure.
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Hendrick Polanco My deepest condolences March 3, 2015
 

My deepest condolences.  May these few words from the Holy Scriptures bring you comfort in your time of grief...

John 11:32-45

32 And so Mary, when she arrived where Jesus was and caught sight of him, fell at his feet, saying to him: “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.” 33 Jesus, therefore, when he saw her weeping and the Jews that came with her weeping, groaned in the spirit and became troubled; 34 and he said: “Where have YOU laid him?” They said to him: “Lord, come and see.” 35 Jesus gave way to tears. 36 Therefore the Jews began to say: “See, what affection he used to have for him!” 37 But some of them said: “Was not this [man] that opened the eyes of the blind man able to prevent this one from dying?”

38 Hence Jesus, after groaning again within himself, came to the memorial tomb. It was, in fact, a cave, and a stone was lying against it.39 Jesus said: “TAKE the stone away.” Martha, the sister of the deceased, said to him: “Lord, by now he must smell, for it is four days.”40 Jesus said to her: “Did I not tell you that if you would believe you would see the glory of God?” 41 Therefore they took the stone away. Now Jesus raised his eyes heavenward and said: “Father, I thank you that you have heard me. 42 True, I knew that you always hear me; but on account of the crowd standing around I spoke, in order that they might believe that you sent me forth.” 43 And when he had said these things, he cried out with a loud voice: “Laz´a·rus, come on out!” 44The [man] that had been dead came out with his feet and hands bound with wrappings, and his countenance was bound about with a cloth. Jesus said to them: “Loose him and let him go.”

45 Therefore many of the Jews that had come to Mary and that beheld what he did put faith in him;

Please go to the following link for more information regarding the Hope expressed in this passage

http://www.jw.org/finder?locale=en&docid=1102013500&prefer=lang

Terri (Schaefer) Hoss Thinking of you all - March 2, 2015
 
Dear Diane, Paul, and family -

Please accept my condolences on the passing of your mom.  I have many nice memories of her from when we lived next door to you on Bigelow.  Your family will be in our prayers.

Terri
Marje Shirey prayers are with you March 1, 2015
 
Dear Paul, Donna & Family,

Our prayers are with you in your time of loss. We are praying for your family to have comfort and peace in God's grace.

In Christ,

Mike & Marje Shirey 
Mary & Norris Haines Best Man and Matron of Honor at their Wedding February 28, 2015
 
we are sorry for your loss, Marilyn and David were a beautiful couple.  David has been waiting for her and now they can be together again.
Jorge Sosa La Palabra de Dios da consuelo February 25, 2015
 
Mis sinceras condolencias por tan irreparable perdida:

Me dirijo a la familia con humilde respeto,ya que tener que perder un ser tan querido en la muerte ocaciona mucho dolor y pena,ustedes como personas tan creyentes,tendran en alta estima la Palabra de Dios,en sus paginas encontrara consuelo y esperanza por ejemplo en el libro de Juan capitulo 5 versiculos 28 y 29 escribe: No se maravillen de esto, porque viene la hora en que todos los que estan en las tumbas oiran la vos del Señor Jesucristo, y saldran¡¡¡¡¡.

Este pasaje habla de la resurreccion de nuestros seres queridos que han muerto,no es el plan de Dios  vernos sufrir y morir, por eso hase una amorosa invitacion:Acerquense a Dios y El se acercara a ustedes.: Santiago capitulo 4 versiculos 8.

Por fabor vaya al siguiente enlace para obtener mas informacion sobre la esperanza de la resurreccion expresada en este pasaje, y de nuevo, siento mucho su perdida

J.   W.  ORG. 
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Before  Sarah Little Sarah New Grandma and Grandpa Mom trying to smile. Christmas Our family Sarah's new bike Santa Claus  Parade Buds wedding cake Mom and  Me watching T V with grandma At home on Bigelow Mom The four of us Lisa, Donna,Mom and Me. The Crew