Marvin John Westerman

MARVIN JOHN WESTERMAN, 79, of Ellis Grove, Illinois, passed away at 11:35 am, Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at Memorial Hospital, Chester, Illinois.

He was born to the late John and Lela (nee McFadden) Westerman on July 16, 1944 in Chester, Illinois.

Marvin married Gennine Oulvey on May 7, 1966 at Zion Lutheran Church in Walsh, Illinois; she survives.

He had worked as a maintenance supervisor for Gilster Mary-Lee Corporation for 41 years and was also a farmer.

Marvin was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Chester, Illinois. He enjoyed farming, going to stock and sprint car races and getting together with family and friends.

Survivors:

Wife:

Gennine Westerman Ellis Grove, IL

2 Children:

Carol (Anthony) Westerman-Jones Carbondale, IL

Ann (Richard) LeDuc Winnipeg, CA

1 Sister:

Dorothy Korando Chester, IL

1 Sister-in-law:

Arlene Westerman Ellis Grove, IL

1 Grandchild:

Elizabeth Dan LeDuc

Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends

Preceded in Death by: Parents, 1 Brother – Jack Westerman and 1 Brother-in-law – Kenneth Korando

Funeral Service:

1:00 pm, Thursday, December 28, 2023

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Officiating:

Rev. Timothy Sims

Interment:

Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery

West Point, Illinois

Visitation:

Thursday – 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

In Lieu of Flowers memorials may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church, West Point, Illinois or Donor’s Choice.