Marilyn Joyce Sendelbach, 86, of Mount Vernon, IL, passed away peacefully at her residence at 11:16 pm on August 23, 2025 in Mount Vernon, IL. She was born September 12, 1938 in Jefferson County to Alvin Adams and Geraldine (Badgett) Adams. Marilyn married Donald R. Sendelbach on June 1, 1956 in Mount Vernon, IL and he passed on February 22, 1995.
Marilyn is survived by her Son, Michael R. Sendelbach and wife April of Mount Vernon, IL; Two Daughters, Vickie Hiatt of Mount Vernon, IL, Sandra Sendelbach and spouse Stacy Portney of Maryville, IL; Half sister Jackie Sue (Adams) Isaac and husband Ron; Grand-Children, Paul J. Warren, Shane Hiatt, Danara (Burks) Steckelburg, Dariane Rose, Ariel D. (Hale) Blake, Makayla Sendelbach, Andon Sendelbach, and Adalynn Sendelbach, Michelle Barnard, Desirae Murdock, Quentin Hiatt; Several Great Grand-Children; and her Bowling Buddies and the Class of ’56.
Marilyn was preceded in death by her Mother, Geraldine (Adams) Wilson, and Step father Glenn (Mutt) Wilson; Father, Alvin E. Adams and Step-Mother Maxine Adams; Husband, Donald R. Sendelbach; Two daughters, Joyce (Sendelbach) Kramm and Diane (Sendelbach) Scherer; Son-in-Law, Doug Hiatt; Partner and special companion Dale Martin Sr.
Marilyn was an avid bowler, and for many years, the lanes were her second home. She loved the game not only for the sport, but for the friendships, laughter, and memories it brought her. Beyond bowling, she found happiness in the simple pleasures-family dinners, heartfelt conversations, and the comfort of being surrounded by those she loved most.
To her family, Marilyn was more than just a mother and grandmother-she was the steady rock, the warm embrace, and the guiding voice of wisdom. All of her grandchildren, will forever carry her spirit forward, honoring the lessons she taught and the love she so freely gave.
Marilyn leaves behind a legacy of kindness, strength, and family devotion that will live on in every life she touched. Though her presence will be deeply missed, her memory will remain a treasure to all who knew her.
Marilyn loved her faith and was a member of the Mount Vernon Bowling Association along with the Mount Vernon Moose Auxiliary and Amvets Auxiliary. She spent time showing horses and was a certified bowling instructor, spending her time coaching our youth in bowling, softball and basketball. She also enjoyed golfing, fishing and especially her Children and Grand-Children.
A Visitation will be held Wednesday, August 27, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, IL. A Graveside Service will be held Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. with Randy Steele and Chris Bean at Memorial Gardens in Mount Vernon, IL. Memorials may be made in Marilyn’s honor to Donors Choice.
Call Hughey Funeral Home at 618-242-3348 or visit hugheyfh.com for further information.