Marilyn J. (Gingrey) Apke Obituary (1952 - 2016)

Marilyn J. (Gingrey) Apke, 64, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2016 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. A service to celebrate and honor Marilyn's life will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 17, 2016 at Dawson & Wikoff North Chapel. Visitation will follow the service from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Private family graveside services will be held at Linwood Cemetery, Pana. Memorials can be made to the Marilyn Apke Memorial Fund c/o CEFCU. Marilyn was born on February 19, 1952 in Pana, IL the daughter of Floyd and Mary Ann (Rentfrow) Gingrey. She married James J. Apke on November 27, 1993. Marilyn worked as a C.N.A. for Americana Nursing Home for many years here in Decatur. She also worked for Aramark. She attended New Beginnings Church of God, Decatur. Marilyn was an avid Green Bay Packers fan, loved all her pets, but most of all was so very kind and generous to all her friends as well as a very loving mother, loving grandmother and loving wife. Surviving is her husband of 23 years, James; daughter: Jennifer Miller of Warrensburg, IL; granddaughter: Alysa Paschal of Decatur, IL; brother: William (Natalie) Gingrey Peoria, IL; niece: Christina Gingrey; nephew: Kyle Gingrey; two uncles: Larry Gingrey and Max Gingrey; aunt: Joyce Baylor. She was preceded in death by her parents. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com.