Colfax – Marilyn Shoemaker, 77, of Colfax, passed away with her family and friends by her side at 10:59am, Sunday, October 30, 2016, at Advocate BroMenn Regional Medical Center, Normal.

Her funeral will be held at 10:00am Thursday, November 3, 2016, at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Colfax.

Burial will be in Wiley Cemetery, Colfax.

Visitation will be held from 5-7:00pm, Wednesday, November 2, 2016, also at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to Davis Kerber American Legion Post, Colfax, Eastern McLean County Ambulance Association, or Faith Fellowship Church, Heyworth.

Marilyn was born September 11, 1939 in Paxton, the daughter of Ivan and Wilhelmina Walters Brucker.

She married Dale Shoemaker on September 5, 1959. He passed away January 13, 1978.

Surviving are her children, Marc (Shebet) Shoemaker of Colfax, Kimberly (Brian) Harris of Colfax, Marla (Rich) Lund of Sterling, and Brent (Stacy) Shoemaker of Heyworth; grandchildren, Weylin (Ashley) Harris, Lucas (Shelby Webber) Harris and Calvin Harris, Taylor and Cody Lund, Jessica Sieg, Erica (Nick Slayback) Sieg, Seth and Jacob Shoemaker; five great-grandchildren; brother, Wayne Brucker of Anchor.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one son Barry Shoemaker, and three brothers.

Marilyn worked at as a secretary for A&W Dynamometer, Colfax and then retired after 20 years for Casey's General Store, Colfax.

She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Anchor, Davis Kerber American Legion Post Auxiliary, Colfax, Octavia High School Class of 57, and Ladies Stock Club.

Marilyn loved crossword puzzles and gardening. Her greatest love was attending her grandchildren's games.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Advocate BroMenn Medical Center, ICU Staff for the love and exceptional care give to Marilyn