Margie Ann Ross

It is with great sadness that the family of Margie Ann Ross announces her passing on Friday, August 10, 2018, at the age of 81 years. She was in her home surrounded by her many family members. Margie was born September 7, 1936 in German Valley, the daughter of Thomas and Anna (Fuls) Willemssen. She married Jack L. Ross August 21, 1956 in German Valley. Margie was a devoted farmer's wife. Never one to shy away from any task and quick to serve in whatever position was needed with a joyful heart and without complaint. One of her greatest joys in life was spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She made time on the farm a child's dream and spent countless hours at baseball games, dance competitions, or wherever they asked her to be. She was a loving and caring homemaker who never let her family go hungry and served them well with her wonderful dinners. As a lifelong resident of German Valley, she even served children of the German Valley school district as a cook and the German Valley Fire Department by helping to keep the financial books. Known for her servants heart, she was a faithful member of Silver Creek Church. She could always be found leading and participating in many service projects. Margie was a Sunday School teacher, YF leader, and member of the choir and the King's Daughters. Her favorite role as wife to Jack was full love and family. They both shared a passion for travel and visited many places together. Some of their most notable trips include: honeymooning in Niagara Falls, enjoying the entertainment during several trips to Branson, Missouri, trips to both coasts in Florida and California, an exciting adventure in New York City, visiting family in Atlanta, Georgia and the trip of a lifetime, an Alaskan Cruise with beautiful weather and an excursion to see the magnificent Mt. McKinley. These trips were cherished by Margie and the family members that were fortunate to enjoy them with her. Margie was preceded in death by her father and mother Thomas & Anna Willemssen. She was survived by her husband of nearly 62 years Jack, her children Jeff (Diane) and Mary (Shawn), four grandchildren Jason (Alyssa), Joel, Kiley (Ben) and Kwynn (Nate), her three great-grandchildren Willow, Mylo & Stone, and her two sisters Donna (Robert) Plock and Henrietta Willemssen. Funeral services will be held 10:00 A.M. Tuesday August 14, 2018 at Silver Creek Reformed Church (326 S Bunker Hill Rd, German Valley, IL) with Rev. Grant Mulder officiating. Visitation will be from 3:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. Monday August 13, 2018 at Silver Creek Reformed Church. There will also be a visitation from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service on Tuesday. Burial will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in Margie's memory. Please sign her guestbook and share a remembrance at www.burketubbs.com