By Jim Meridith
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  • Visitation

    Sunday, March 3, 2019

    5:00 to 7:00 pm and

    Monday, March 4, 2019

    10:00 to 11:00 am

    Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL.

  • Service

    Monday, March 4, 2019

    11:00 am

    Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL.

  • Full Obituary

    Marilyn Kohlbrecher, 70, of Bonita Springs, FL, died Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at Joanne’s House at Hope Hospice, Bonita Springs, Florida.

    Marilyn was born July 1, 1948, to Paul “PD” and Eva (nee Strickland) Knicker in Mt. Vernon, IL.  On May 13, 1967, she married W. Gary Reed, at St. Peters UCC, Centralia, IL, and he preceded her in death on July 2, 1978.  On June 21, 1980, she married Edward Kohlbrecher at Foundation Park, Centralia, IL.

    Marilyn was a Life member of the Disabled American Veterans Auxillary Gateway 76, Centralia, IL, VFW Auxillary, Centralia, IL in 1980, and Post 2055 Royal Neighbors.

    She loved being around her family, especially her grandchildren.  She enjoyed spending time at her family’s property at Lake Centralia.  Marilyn loved her winters in Bonita Springs, FL and summers in Highland.  She had a love of growing tomatoes and making homemade pickles.  Marilyn made her home in Centralia, Decatur, Naperville, Highland, & Bonita Springs, FL.

    Marilyn is survived by her husband, Edward Kohlbrecher, Bonita Springs, FL; children, Kelly (Stuart) Medlin, Glen Carbon, IL, Gary “Knick” (Kris) Reed, Highland, IL; grandchildren, McKenna & Ashton Medlin, Alex, Cole & Josh Reed; brother, D. Wayne Knicker, Edgewater, FL.; many Nieces, Nephews and dear Friends.

    She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Eva Knicker; first husband, W. Gary Reed; sister-in-law, Linda Knicker.

    Memorials may be made to Relay for Life, Glen Carbon/Edwardsville Chapter

    Visitation: Sunday, March 3, 2019 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm and Monday, March 4, 2019 from 10:00 to 11:00 am, at Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL.

    Funeral Service: Monday, March 4, 2019, 11:00 am, Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL.

    Clergy: Rev. Wil VerDuin, Associate Pastor, Evangelical United Church of Christ, Highland, IL

    Interment: Tuesday, March 5, 2019, 10:30 am, Elmwood Cemetery, Centralia, IL.

    Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL

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13 Condolences
 
  1. Flucy Baldwin / February 27, 2019 at 4:21 pm

    I’m so sorry for your loss. Marilyn was always fun to be around. Enjoyed out times at Ethel’s. Ed you and your family are in my prayers.

    Love Flucy

  2. Mary Jane Reed / February 27, 2019 at 5:57 pm

    Sorry for your loss. Always enjoyed being with Marilyn! My thoughts and prayers are with y’all. Love, Mary Jane Reed😢💕

  3. virginia bauer / February 28, 2019 at 1:34 am

    So very sorry for your loss. May God continue to watch over your family, as I know He and Marilyn are doing now.

  4. Dennis Buchmiller / February 28, 2019 at 4:34 am

    Sorry Ed…I will always remember her as the “Mimosa” girl! Never had one before the one in Florida.

  5. Lee Bell / February 28, 2019 at 6:37 am

    Ed, sorry for your loss.

  6. Ron Guthals / February 28, 2019 at 10:05 am

    Ed, sorry to hear of your loss. May God help you thru this chapter of your life! Ron Guthals

  7. Derek Mikel May / February 28, 2019 at 10:24 am

    Ed, sorry for your loss, you and your family are in my prayers, and have my deepest heartfelt sympathy.

  8. LYNN BEHREND / February 28, 2019 at 11:04 am

    Ed —- So sorry that you lost Marilyn. She was always a joy to be around. I will miss her great smile and good conversation. My prayers are with you and your family Lynn

  9. Bill Corray / February 28, 2019 at 12:14 pm

    Ed & Nick- so sorry to learn of Marilyn’s passing. My deepest condolences & sympathy to both of you & your family.

    Sorry I will not be able to attend her visitation or funeral as I’m still in Lake Wales FL. I will be sending a memorial contribution to Glenn Carbon/Edwardsville Relay for Life.

    God Bless

  10. Debra Gary-Wheeler / February 28, 2019 at 2:40 pm

    Ed, Kelly, Nick and Family’s…so very sad for our loss…but we find comfort in knowing she no longer suffers. She is lighting up the heavens above with her smile and I’m betting there will be mimosa’s on the menu now if they weren’t before. With the deepest heartfelt sympathy, The Wheeler and Gary Family’s

  11. Nancy Boyd. / February 28, 2019 at 6:15 pm

    Ed: so sorry to hear of your loss. Peace be with you, Nancy Boyd (widow of Roger Boyd)

  12. Tonya Downing / March 5, 2019 at 2:48 pm

    Ed and family, I wanted you to know that I was thinking about you all. What a loss to family and friends as she was a great lady. I will miss seeing her in Highland and Fl. You all now have a guardian angel watching out for you. Take care.

  13. Judith Dunne / March 10, 2019 at 6:03 pm

    Ed, so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. From a couple of neighborhood Frey kids that lived behind you many, many years ago, Tom and Judy.

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