Marilyn D. Nall

Marilyn D. Nall, 82 of McClure, Illinois passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. She was born on July 21, 1936 in Havana, Illinois to Herman and Ida Haage. She married Wilmer Nall on December 28, 1961 at the Havana Church of Christ. Marilyn attended elementary school in Havana and graduated high school there in 1954. She worked for Franklin Life Insurance Company in Springfield, Illinois as well as Havana National Bank in Havana, Illinois. As a youth, she loved roller skating. In later years, her hobby was cross stitch embroidery. She made many baby blankets as gifts. She and Wilmer were great fans of country music. They attended the Grand Ole Opry on their honeymoon. They enjoyed camping and did so for 17 years. They camped from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to Sault Ste. Marie, Canada. They enjoyed more than 30 trips to Branson to pursue their love of country music. For their 50th wedding anniversary, they enjoyed a trip to England and Ireland. Marilyn was a devoted member of Mt. Auburn Christian Church and loved her church family. She served in many areas including vacation bible school, Sunday school teacher, and she led the Tuesday morning ladies bible study for many years. She is survived by her husband Wilmer Nall of McClure, Illinois; 2 daughters, Tracey (Wes) Tripp of Cape Girardeau, Missouri and Tricia (John) Josephs of Cypress, Texas; 3 grandchildren, Trevor Dunn of St. Louis, Missouri; Halie (Tim) Simmons of Evansville, Indiana and Colby Brennan of Cypress, Texas; 2 great grandchildren, Reid and Aubrey Simmons of Evansville, Indiana; 1 brother, Ed (Cathy) Haage of Havana, Illinois, 2 brothers in law, Ernest J. (Charlene) Nall of Manito, Illinois and Michael (Arlene) Nall of The Villages, Florida; 1 sister in law, Lois French of Bath, Illinois; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 sisters, Hilda Stockham and Joyce Guernsey and 1 brother, Herman Haage, Jr. Visitation will be held from 9:30 AM until the time of service Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at Mt. Auburn Christian Church in Cape Girardeau. Funeral services for Marilyn Nall will be held at 11:30 AM Tuesday at the church with Rev. Casey Elmore officiating. Graveside services and interment will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at Bethel Baptist Cemetery in Mason County Illinois with Rev Mike Hopps officiating. Crain Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cape Girardeau, Missouri is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made in Marilyn’s honor to the Mt. Auburn Christian Church building fund and will be accepted at the funeral home or church.

Marilyn D. Nall

July 21, 1936 - May 21, 2019