Marcia L. Palmer

Marcia L. Palmer 78, of DeKalb passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024, at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born September 18, 1945, in Freeport, IL and was the daughter of Kenneth and Dixie (Jayne) Wenger.

Marcia graduated from Sycamore High School in 1963 and went on to be a radiology tech and then earned her nursing degree from Kishwaukee College. She was a nurse in the ICU, home health and then retiring from the DeKalb Clinic OB/GYN department after 40 plus years.

She married Roger Palmer on October 29, 1966, at the Federated Church in Sycamore, IL.  She was a member of First Lutheran Church in DeKalb.  Marcia was a fabulous gourmet cook, and loved spending time with her friends and family.

Survivors include; husband; Roger of DeKalb, children; Bradley (Julie) Palmer of Platte City, MO and Cori (David) Witulski of Griffith, IN. Grandchildren; Mackenzie Palmer, Madison Palmer, and Joshua Witulski. Brother; Dennis Wenger of Wisconsin and sister Christie Ferral of Maryland. She was preceded in death by her parents, and brother; Jeral Wenger.

Memorial service will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at 12:00pm at Finch Funeral Home in DeKalb with Pastor Megan Vaughan of First Lutheran Church officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at 10:00am until the time of service at the funeral home.  Memorials can be made to Shriners Children's Hospital ( https://donate.lovetotherescue.org ). Burial will be at a later date. Arrangements were entrusted to Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL 60115 815-758-3841.