Marilyn L. Bielema Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Marilyn L. Bielema of Prophetstown, Illinois, born in Sterling, Illinois, who passed away on November 17, 2022, at the age of 83, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Wayne Morse and Beulah Morse (Upton); and her daughter Betsy Lynn Bielema. She is survived by: her husband Arnie; her children, Brandi Cooper (Shannon) of Lyndon, IL, Bart Bielema (Kris) of Lyndon, IL, Barry Bielema of Morrison, IL and Bret Bielema (Jen) of Champaign, IL; her grandchildren, Christian Cooper (Diego Casas), Garrett Cooper, Schuyler Bielema (Gabrielle), Hanna Bielema, Griffen Bielema, Brooke Bielema, Lauren Bielema, Briella Bielema and Brexli Bielema; and her close friends, Linda Atherton of Prophetstown, IL and Donna Reisenbigler of Austin, TX..

Memorials to the Prophetstown Park District and the Leon United Methodist Church have been established.