Urbana - Marilyn R. Querry, 97, died the morning of Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, at Reflections of Hollybrook, Savoy.
Morgan Memorial Home of Savoy is handling the arrangements.
Marilyn was born on Sept. 24, 1928, in Decker, Ind., the daughter of Ralph S. Lane and Ruth Levron Lane. She married Harry R. Querry on June 29, 1947, at her parents' farm in Decker, Ind. She is survived by three daughters, Julie (Sam) Bellante, Linda Querry, and Janet (Walter) Wolfe. Other survivors include three grandchildren, Jennifer Houston, Kyle (Alyssa) Wolfe, and Erin (Brad) Atkinson. She is also survived by 6 great-grandchildren, Felicity, Elijah, and Madelynn Wolfe, and Maverick, Chase, and Payton Atkinson. Marilyn was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and seven siblings, brothers Robert, John, and James, and sisters Marjorie, Julia, Newana, and Sandra, and her grandson Chance Houston. She was known as Aunt Ming to several nieces and nephews.
Marilyn received her bachelor's and master's degrees in education from Indiana State University and her advanced degree from the University of Illinois. She retired after 38 years of service as a public school educator. Her years were spent in the Lawrenceville city school system, Lawrence County Special Ed District, and Champaign Unit 4 school district as a teacher, curriculum coordinator, and principal in three different grade schools.
Marilyn was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Urbana, past chapter president of the Ambraw Chapter Exceptional Children, member of the Phi Delta Kappa Honorary Educational Fraternity, a lifetime member of the UI Alumni Association, and a member of The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Her hobbies included horses, camping, gardening, reading, cards, swimming, and time with family and friends.
Private burial will be in Mount Hope Mausoleum, Champaign, on Thursday, Aug. 27. Visitation will be held on Friday, Aug. 28, at 11 a.m. with services at 12 at Morgan Memorial Home in Savoy. The Rev. David Oliver-Holder of the Urbana First Presbyterian Church and Dr. Rev. Katherine Kussmaul, a long-time friend of Marilyn's, will perform the service.
Donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Marilyn's honor or to a charity of the donor's choice.
The family would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the staff at Reflections Memory Care for the wonderful care Marilyn received for the last two years of her life. Your love for her was recognized and greatly appreciated.
Condolences may be offered at www.morganmemorialhome.com.
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