Holden, Marilyn Colleen

Mrs. Marilyn Colleen Holden, 83, Galesburg, Illinois died at 7:10 pm, Sunday October 11, 2015 at Rosewood Care Center.

She was born February 5, 1932 in Galesburg the daughter of Robert and Helen Davison Hicks. She married Donald L. Holden on April 20, 1958 in Galesburg. He preceded her in death on April 12, 1995.

Marilyn is survived by her two sons, Scott (and Jacque Jacob) Holden of Henderson, Illinois and Steven (and Kirrie) Holden of Galesburg; three grandchildren, Cassy and Zac Jacob and Teague Holden and one great grandson, Braydon Jones. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and her brother, James Hicks.

Marilyn had worked for OT Johnson, the Train Depot and Walgreens, before she married Donald. She attended Covenant Church. She graduated from Galesburg High School in 1950. She enjoyed gardening and doing crafts. Marilyn loved to meet with The Donut Group at Swedoughs for many years.

A Celebration of Marilyn’s Life will be 10:00-Noon, Friday, October 16, 2015 at the Covenant Church. A private family burial will be in Henderson Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the family. Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com

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