Obituary of Marilyn Lucile Miller

Marilyn Miller, beloved Sister, Aunt, Friend and Educator passed into Eternal Life on Sunday morning, October 9, 2016. Born in Mattoon, Illinois, she loved spending time riding horses on the Miller family farm and churning butter for her grandmother. She obtained a Bachelor’s degree from Eastern Illinois University and moved to Paris, Illinois for her first teaching position. She later moved to Antioch, Illinois where she discovered a love for Modern Dance instruction. She spent the remainder of her professional career as the Physical Education instructor at Lockport West, later known as Romeovillle High School, from 1970 to 1993. Marilyn was known for her love of students and became the faculty sponsor of the Girls Athletic Association (GAA). Her students were her “kids” and she inspired many young adults like Terri Trachler (Birdsall) to stay in school through graduation. Terri states "she is one of those once-in-a-lifetime teachers that you have the fondest memories of laughing, crying, carrying on and having fun." She arranged yearly adventures to the family home at Lake Mattoon which are remembered fondly by many students. She also enjoyed being the school badminton coach for many years. She is survived by one sister, Sandy Love (Paul), Nieces Shannon Bowles (Charles Robert "Bob") and Paula Turner (Michael). A private graveside service for immediate family members will be held in Windsor, Illinois. Marilyn will be forever greatly missed by her lifelong friends, Joyce Lindstrom of Plainfield and Rita Siedler of Crest Hill, Illinois. Additionally, she leaves behind her beloved animals - Dogs: Doti and Scruffy and Cats: Unique, Abby, Hollister, Rascal, Gypsy and Little Bits. Because of her deep love and devotion to animals, in lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be sent to Will County Humane Society at 24109 Seil Rd, Shorewood, Illinois 60404. For mor information, please call 815-741-5500 or visit her Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com.