Marilyn Ramona Courtney age 90 of DeKalb, IL, died on Tuesday April 15, 2014 in the DeKalb Area Retirement Center Oakcrest. She was born on March 15, 1924 in DeKalb, IL, and was the daughter of Raymond and Ruth (Olson) Sanderson.

She was raised in rural DeKalb County and graduated from Shabbona High School. Marilyn was married to the late Thomas E. Courtney on September 25, 1943. They had 6 children and were life long DeKalb residents. She was a member of DeKalb County Farm Bureau, Catholic Daughters of America #996, and St. Mary Catholic Church in DeKalb. Marilyn was a founding member of the Kishwaukee Country Club.

Survivors include: Son: Tom (Roe) Courtney of Titusville, Florida, daughters: Susan (Patrick) Marshall of DeKalb, Erin (Robert) Hooks of Brighton, MI, 6 grandchildren: Todd and Bryan Courtney, Sean and Kevin Marshall, 2Lt. Christopher and Colleen Hooks, 5 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by: husband: Thomas on January 3, 1998, sons: Kevin and Craig on January 5, 1983, and son: David on January 29, 2002.

There will be no formal services held, cremation will be handled by the Finch Crematory, and burial of cremated remains will be at later date in Fairview Park Cemetery in DeKalb. The family would like to thank DeKalb County Hospice and Oakcrest for all their care. Memorials may be made to the National Autism Association, or Tails Humane Society. To send an online condolence visit: www.ronanmoorefinch.com. Arrangements were entrusted to: Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL, 60115 (815) 758-3841.

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