Colwell, Marilyn L.

Marilyn L. Colwell, 75, of Oneida, died at 2:17 pm Monday, September 15, 2014 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center.

She was born December 5, 1938 in Tazewell County, Illinois the daughter of Donald L. and Mary Martha (Armstrong) Thompson Sr. She married James E. “Jim” Colwell on April 28, 1962 in Galesburg. He preceded her in death August 15, 2013.

She is survived by three children, Thomas (and Linda) Colwell of Georgetown, Texas, Mary Ellen Colwell of Farmington, and Jackie (and Robert) Denniston of Victoria; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren; a brother, Chuck Thompson of Southern Illinois; two sisters, Donna Bailey of Southern Illinois. and Betty Sargeant of Galesburg; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Joey; a daughter, Lynn Palmer, and a brother, Donald Thompson Jr.

Marilyn was an assembler at Maytag for 30 years, retiring in 1996. After retirement, she worked as a waitress at the former Snack Shack in Oneida. Marilyn enjoyed doing crafts.

Sharing of Memories will be 11:00 am Friday, September 19, 2014 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Visitation will be 10:00-11:00 am Friday at the chapel. Burial will be in East Linwood Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Family. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.

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