Marilyn Oelschlager Obituary (1939

Marilyn Jean Oelschlager, 85, of Pontiac died on February 19, 2025 at her home. She was born September 9, 1939 in Pontiac, the daughter of Carl and Ethel Wurmnest Rapp. She married August Oelschlager on November 25, 1961 in Graymont. He survives. Marilyn is also survived by a son Michael (Mary Ludwig) Oelschlager; two grandchildren, Jacob and Justin Oelschlager; and a brother, Jerry (Sharon) Rapp. She is preceded in death by a son, Jeffrey Oelschlager; and a sister, Nancy Klehm. Marilyn worked as a teacher at Herscher and Flanagan, and later at Sears & Roebuck at the Eastland Mall, and the Livingston County Nursing Home. She was a polling judge for more than 45 years, and a member of the OSF Ladies Auxiliary. She worked at the OSF Hospital gift shop, and served as a leader of the Graymont 4H. Marilyn also served as a volunteer for the Salvation Army for more than 45 years. She enjoyed gardening, and attending her grandsons’ basketball and football games. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 25th at 11 a.m. at Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home in Pontiac. Visitation will be held two hours prior to services at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army.