Marilyn A. Schlink, 77, of Peoria, passed away on Sunday November 14, 2010 at 10:47 AM, at Liberty Village, Manor Court in Peoria.
She was born on June 13, 1933, in Hannibal, MO, to Edward J. and Marion A. (Bowers) Smith. She married Eugene T. Schlink in Peoria on May 9, 1953. He survives.
Marilyn is also survived by her five children, Steven T. Schlink of Silver Spring, MD, Melinda A. (James) Schweigert of Peoria, Michael E. (Parker) Schlink of Wake Forest, NC, Thomas D. Schlink of Oglesby, IL, and Amy L. (James) Bankston of Magnolia, TX; her six grandchildren, Kathleen Whelan, Elizabeth Whelan, Annie Schlink, Sarah Schlink, Ethan Bankston and Cayden Bankston; and great-granddaughter, Haley Whelan.
She attended the University of Missouri in Columbia, MO, and was a member of the Delta Delta Delta sorority which led to her lifelong commitment to volunteerism and her care and concern for people with special needs. She volunteered for many years at the State Hospital in Bartonville and at the Rochelle Living Center in Peoria. She worked for Dr. Dennis Brtva until her retirement several years ago.
She attended St. Philomena Catholic Church in Peoria where a Memorial Mass will be held on Friday November 19, 2010 at 11:30 am. Visitation will be 1/2 hour prior to the service. Cremation rights have been accorded. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.