Marion A. Furman - 89
8/11/1920 - 11/8/2009

DeKalb, IL - Marion A. Furman age 89 of DeKalb, IL, died on Sunday November 8, 2009 in the DeKalb County Rehab. and Nursing Center in DeKalb. Born on August 11, 1920 in Janesville, WI, she was the daughter of Irving and Emma (Pooler) Wiltse.

Marion was married to the late Harold “Harry” Furman; he preceded her in death on February 12, 1980. Marion worked for the St. Mary Hospital in DeKalb, cleaning the surgical rooms. She has lived most of her life in the DeKalb community moving here from Janesville, WI. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in DeKalb, and was a former Cubs Scout Leader. Marion was a die hard Chicago White Sox Fan.

Survivors include: sons: Michael (Jan) Furman of Arroyo Grande, CA, James (Teresa) Furman of Aurora, IL, daughter: Rita (Eugene) Hunter of Granger, IN, 10 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: parents, husband: Harry, granddaughter: Tricia Furman, sisters: Helen Marshall, and Imogene Hannan.

Funeral service will be held on Thursday November 12, 2009 at 11:00 AM in the Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home with Pastor Robert L. Vaughn officiating. Burial will be in Lawn Ridge Cemetery in Rochelle, IL. Visitation will be held on Thursday November 12, 2009 10:00 AM till the time of the service in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the DeKalb County Rehab. and Nursing Center in DeKalb. To send an online condolence visit: www.ronanmoorefinch.com. Arrangements were entrusted to: Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL 60115 (815)758-3841.

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