Banks & Beals Funeral Home obituary - Marilyn F. Dodd, 91, of Dallas City

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Mrs. Marilyn F. Dodd, 91, of Dallas City, IL died Thursday, May 2, 2019 at the Oak Lane Nursing and Rehab in Stronghurst, IL. She was born July 17, 1927 in Colusa, IL, the daughter of Lloyd and Feola Kress Foresman.

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On October 23, 1949, she married Robert J. Dodd in Dallas City. Marilyn worked at the Bank of Dallas City for 6 years before beginning her career as secretary at the Dallas City High School. She retired from there after 17 years. She was a member of the Dallas City First Christian Church where she had taught Sunday School. She was also a member of the C.W. F. at her church. Marilyn and her husband were often seen walking and riding their bikes around Dallas City. She enjoyed working in her flower beds and babysitting her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors include her husband, one son, Bryan (Patti) Dodd of O’Fallon, IL, one daughter, Susan (Dale) DeSotel of Niota, Il, five grandchildren, Ben (Sara) Dodd, Adam Dodd, Josh (Kendra) DeSotel, Jason (Libby) DeSotel and Justin (Rachel) DeSotel, twelve great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one son, R. Bruce Dodd, two sisters, Harriett Swisher and Phyllis Martin and her parents. Services will be held at 11:00am Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at Banks & Beals Funeral Home in Dallas City. Burial will be in Harris Cemetery near Dallas City. The family will meet with friends at the funeral home on Monday from 5:00 until 7:00pm and also one hour prior to services on Tuesday. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church. To leave a condolence, please visit her obituary at banksandbeals.com.

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