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Every story here belongs to someone deeply loved.
Violet Ruth Spiller
Nobody knows if it was because Violet was one of the gals in the Miss Marion Pageant, or how slick she was on a pair of roller skates, but whatever it was, she caught the eye of Jack Spiller, and they skated their way to the altar in 1951.
They spent many an evening at the old skating rink at the Fairgrounds before they welcomed two girls into the family - Jackie and Jan. But having children didn’t stop Violet from rolling around the rink. She was known to skate and rock her babies at the same time. But there was much more to Violet than roller skates…
Donna Peebles
Donna spent much of her life in Marion, but also cherished many happy years at her Lake of Egypt home with her second husband, Loren. There, she created a warm and welcoming space filled with laughter, storytelling, and a sense of comfort that made you feel like you could sit down and stay a while.
Whether playing cards at the dining room table, fishing off the dock at the lake, or painting in her basement studio, Donna’s vibrant spirit filled every corner of her life. Her generosity knew no bounds, always ready to make room at her table for anyone who needed a place to belong...
