Marilyn Nowland, 90, of Ashley, Illinois, passed away December 6, 2022 at Nature Trail Health Care in Mount Vernon, Illinois.

She was born March 29, 1932 in Saint Louis, Missouri to the late Albert and Helen (Perjak) Someski.

Marilyn married Meredith Nowland on June 20, 1953 in Radom, Illinois. They were blessed with 69 years of marriage.

Marilyn is survived by her sons, Gale Nowland and wife, Charlet of Waltonville, Illinois, Randy Nowland and wife, Marsha of Waltonville, Illinois, and Rick Nowland and wife, Carolyn of Scheller, Illinois; daughter-in-law, Marcena Williams of Waltonville, Illinois; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother, Arthur Ray Someski and wife, Crystal; sister, Gloriann Nowland; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Marilyn was preceded in death by her son, Dale Nowland. Marilyn was a faithful member of Saint Mary Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. She worked alongside her husband on the family farm. Marilyn was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She will be deeply missed.

A Visitation will be held Saturday, December 10, 2022 from 9:00 am to 10:00 am at Mount Vernon Memorial Gardens Chapel in Woodlawn, Illinois. A Funeral Service will begin at 10:00 am with Father Nick Junker officiating. Interment will follow. Memorials may be made in Marilyn’s honor to SSM Health at Home Hospice. Call Newell Funeral Home at 618-246-0100 or visit newellfuneralhome.com for further information.