Obit of Marilyn O. Dehm

Marilyn O. Dehm, 92, of Chatsworth, IL passed away at 9:35 pm on Friday, June 7, 2019 at Good Samaritan Home in Pontiac, IL. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at Chatsworth United Methodist Church with Rev. Lynette Barnett officiating. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 pm on Monday, June 10, 2019 at the church. Burial will follow services on Tuesday at the Chatsworth Cemetery. Calvert & Martin Funeral Home in Chatsworth is handling services for the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the Chatsworth United Methodist Church, Baltz Library, the Walter Clemons American Legion in Chatsworth or the Chatsworth Fire Protection District. Marilyn was born July 17, 1926 in Livingston County, IL, a daughter of Claude and Mayme (Berlette) Wilson. She married Glen Dehm on August 21, 1943 at the Chatsworth United Methodist Church. He died on May 20, 2012. She is survived by two sons: Cary “Snook” (Jane) Dehm of Chatsworth and Scott (Tammy) Dehm of Chenoa; one daughter, Gayle (Dennis “Sport”) Hornickel of Chatsworth; one brother: Claude (Barb) Wilson, Jr. of Dwight; two sisters: Lois Wallrich of Chatsworth and Mary Lou West of Knoxville; 12 grandchildren; and 25 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one infant daughter: Glenda Carol Dehm; one son: Jimmy Dehm; one daughter: Glenna Rae Dehm McGreal; one grandson: Eric Todd Dehm; three sisters: Donna Hornstein, Lila Dohman, and Frances Friedman; and five brothers: Clarence "Elwood", Vern, Jack, Dwain, and infant Claude Wayne Wilson. Marilyn was educated in the Chatsworth schools. She and her husband, Glen, farmed in the Chatsworth area. They wintered in Naples, FL. She was a member of the Chatsworth Unted Methodist Church and the Charlotte Home Extension. She enjoyed crafting/sewing, gardening, bowling, helping on the farm, puzzles, reading books, and the Thresherman's Reunion. Most of all, she loved her family and hosting family gatherings. Marilyn was a loving mom, grandma, great grandma, sister, aunt, and friend who will be greatly missed.