MARILYNN GOODIN CHAMPION NURSING SCHOLARSHIP | Jennifer Champion & Elizabeth Johnson

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Jennifer Champion and Elizabeth Johnson are the daughters of Marilynn Champion.

OBITUARY
Marilynn Louise Champion – 1945-2017
Marilynn Louise (Goodin) Champion, 72, of Roscoe passed away unexpectedly Saturday, December 2, 2017. Born May 21, 1945 to Arnold and Frances Goodin in Rockford, IL. She married the love of her life, Gary James Champion on May 28, 1966 in Rockford. Gary and Marilynn were married for 51 precious years. They have three children. Marilynn was a Registered Nurse for over 40 years and loved taking care of others. Marilynn was loved by many and would help anyone in need. She loved and lived her whole life for her children and grandkids. She will be dearly missed by those who were fortunate enough to know her. She loved her grandchildren more than anything. She would never miss an event that her family was involved in. She might have been late, but always made it. She loved traveling with Gary, dining with family and friends, baking with her granddaughter and listening to her grandson’s stories. Marilynn is survived by her loving husband, Gary; sister, Barbara (Burt) Swain; children, Bradley (Barbara) Champion, Brian (Jamie) Champion, Jennifer Champion (Michael Piliponis); beloved grandchildren, Dakota, Evan, Cheyenne, Reid, Noah, Abigail, De’reon, Lauren; several nieces; nephews; and dear friends.