Marilyn G. Ethridge Obituary (1949 - 2011)

Marilyn G. Ethridge, 62, Rockton, Illinois died at 1:13 p.m., Tuesday, March 15, 2011 in Rockford Memorial Hospital after a sudden illness. Born January 3, 1949 in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald and Elaine Nieman. Married Sheldon E. Ethridge in Loves Park, Illinois on September 27, 1969. She was employed by Highlander in Roscoe, Illinois, retiring in 2009. Graduated from Harlem High School, Class of ’67 and attended Rock Valley College. Survivors include husband, Sheldon Ethridge, Rockton, Illinois; son Eric (Kristina) Ethridge, United States Air Force; two grandchildren Kiya and Jonas, father Gerald Nieman, Loves Park, Illinois; brother Mike Nieman, Dixon, Illinois; sister Vicki (Gary) Henning, Rockford, Illinois and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother Elaine. Funeral Ceremonies will be held at 4:00 p.m., Sunday, March 20, 2011 in McCorkle Funeral Home, 767 N Blackhawk Blvd., Rockton, Illinois with Reverend Dan Herman, pastor of Old Stone United Church of Christ, Rockton, Illinois officiating. Burial will be held in Oak Knoll Cemetery, Sterling, Illinois at a later date. Cremation rites will be accorded. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 2:00 until time of service Sunday.