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Marilyn Jean Olds

Posted: 03/22/2025

Marilyn Jean (West) Olds Born: July 17, 1930 in Wyanet, IL Died: March 19, 2025 in Wyanet, IL Marilyn Jean (West) Olds, 94, of Wyanet, IL, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born on July 17, 1930, in Wyanet, IL, Marilyn was the daughter of Eric and Berniece (Morris) West. She married Floyd "Victor" Olds on December 28, 1946, at Wyanet Congregational Church. He preceded her in death on May 7, 1993. Marilyn was a hardworking and devoted woman, always managing multiple jobs throughout her life. Over the years, she worked at the Wyanet Post Office, the Wyanet Bank, and retired from the Bureau County Wyanet Mutual Insurance Agency in 1986, all while keeping the books for Victor's trucking company and grain-buying business, Pleasant Valley Grain. Her dedication to the Wyanet community was extensive. She was a charter member of the Wyanet VFW Post 6634 Ladies Auxiliary, serving the organization for 73 years. Additionally, she was a member o

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