Marsha Arkebauer

Marsha Kay Arkebauer, 70, of Oconee passed away Monday, June 15, 2026 in her home with her family by her side. She was born June 15, 1956, daughter of the late Willie M. & Alice (Klee) Jackson. Marsha and David “Arkie” Arkebauer were married on June 26, 1983 at their home in White Oaks Bottom. He preceded her in death on October 3, 2018.
Marsha worked at as accountant bookkeeper. She loved the color purple, working in her flower garden and spending time with family.
Marsha is survived by her children: Bob Arkebauer Sara Ibarra), Oconee, IL; Gabe (Wendi) Rivera, Albuquerque, NM and Amy (Matt) Moore, Loami, IL; grandchildren: Budda (Chandler) Gatons, Ashlee (John) Stadler, Alex Rivera, Nicole Arkebauer, Tyler Moore, Kiersten Moore, Alyssa Moore, Tiffany Moore, Robbie Gatons, Leslie (Matt) Saline & Keith Jestis; several great grandchildren and companion, Fred Schaffner, Pana, IL. She was also preceded in death by her son, Willie Jo; brother, Andrew “Andy” Jackson and daughter-in-law, Vicki Jestis Arkebauer.
Funeral services for Marsha will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2026 in McCracken-Dean Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Price Cemetery, Oconee. Visitation will be Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until service time in the funeral home.
Memorials in Marsha’s honor may be made to the family and will be accepted by McCracken-Dean Funeral Home who is assisting the family.