Marilyn Sue Huisinga

Marilyn Sue Huisinga, 85 of Monticello, IL passed away peacefully October 9, 2026 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL surrounded by all six of her children, grandchildren, and sister, after a brave battle with congestive heart failure.

Celebration of Marilyn’s Life will be 4 – 7 PM Sunday, October 18, 2026 at Jerry and Brook Fisher’s home, 1040 Bucks Pond Road, Monticello, IL with food, drinks, and her famous Strawberry Cake provided. The family entrusted Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL with cremation rites.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in honor of Marilyn may be directed to the Huisinga Scholarship Fund (please make checks to Monticello FFA) or the American Diabetes Association.

Marilyn was born December 20, 1940 in Clinton, IL the daughter of Jesse and Bernice (Rich) Patterson. She married Linden “Lindy” Huisinga February 14, 1960. Together, they shared 39 years of marriage and raised six children.

Survivors include her children, Jackie (Mike) Comerford; Roger (Maggie) Huisinga; Doug (Julie) Huisinga; Amber (Jim) O’Day; Brook (Jerry) Fisher; and Jesse (Beth) Huisinga, grandchildren, Bill; Lisa; Emma; Carman (Jackie); Travis; Ashley; Noah; Thomas; Jane; Lincoln (Roger); Doug; Chrissy; Scott; Olivia (Doug); Taylor; Jacob; (Amber); Zach; Calvin; Lexie (Brook); Triston; Laci; Carter; and Jackson (Jesse), 20 great grandchildren and sister Dee Ann (Ron) Smith.

She was preceded in death by her father, Jesse Patterson, mother, Bernice Patterson/Henderson, stepfather, Hale Henderson, husband, Linden Huisinga, and grandson, Jackson Huisinga.

Marilyn was a devoted homemaker known for her legendary cooking and baking, which brought joy to her friends and family. She worked at the Monticello Ag Center and Tatman Village, where her cooking was enjoyed by many. Her family was her greatest joy, and she loved bringing everyone together for holidays and special occasions.

Her family wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Kirby Hospital and Carle Foundation Hospital. The exceptional care and compassion Marilyn received during her stays brought great comfort to her and her loved ones. She will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by her family and friends