Marilyn Jane Durham Obituary

We bid farewell to Marilyn Jane Durham of Arlington Heights, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on August 29, 2025 at the age of 90. Marilyn Jane touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. 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, Clifford Heckert and Rosaline Heckert; her husband William Durham (Jim); and her sister Charlene Loftus (Tom). She is survived by: her children, Kathy Pedersen (Dave), Jim Durham (Carol) and Lori Breen (Paul); her grandchildren, Christopher Pedersen (Diana), Jeff Pedersen (Anna), Colleen Morgan (Kyle), Jimmy Durham (Elizabeth), Patrick Durham (Nora), Kelly Cavalieri (Steven) and Joe Breen; her great grandchildren, Julia, Sophia, Elizabeth, Emily of Estelle, JT, Henry, George, Cooper, Jolene, Jack, Jonathan, Nicholas and Mia; and her sister Judy Wietzke (Dale).

In lieu of flowers the family asks that a donation be made in Marilyn's name to the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe or to Mercy Home.