Marsha V. Northrup

Marsha V. Northrup, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend to many passed away quietly at home on October 12, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. Marsha was born in Atlantic City, NJ on December 1, 1949, to Elizabeth and Marshall Vance. She graduated from Suitland HS in Maryland and attended Baylor University and Colorado State University where she received her BSW. She later attended the University of Illinois where she received her Master of Social Work. Marsha began her career as a Social Worker in the DeKalb DCFS field office and ended her career when she retired from her position as the Illinois State-Wide Coordinator for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services for DCFS. Over the years, she was actively involved with several state and national organizations within the Deaf Community.

Marsha is survived by her husband of 51 years, Arnold, son Justin Northrup (Stephanie), and daughter Jenny Weems (Jeff), sister Sharon Pearce (Rusty), brother William Vance (Cheryl), and her uncle Harry Moyer (Mary). She has 6 grandchildren, Delaney Hemann, Violet Northrup, Mallory Hemann, Taylor Weems, MacKensie Cheney, and Riley Oberg, one great grandchild Mercer Cheney, and several nieces and nephews.

Marsha loved her family and grandchildren dearly. She enjoyed spending time with her family and supporting her grandchildren in all of their activities. Marsha will be greatly missed by all who love her and had the opportunity to be part of her life.

We would like to thank the wonderful, thoughtful staff of Northern Illinois Hospice who assisted Marsha and family during the last days of her life. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Northern Illinois Hospice in honor of Marsha.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 1:00pm until the time of service at the funeral home. A Memorial service will be held on November 18, 2023 at 2:00pm at Finch Funeral Home in DeKalb. Cremation and arrangements are being entrusted to  Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL 60115 815-758-3841.