Marianne Holtsclaw Obituary
The family of Marianne Holtsclaw (Basco, Illinois) announces her passing on June 18, 2026. Marianne, born on August 28, 1938, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Marianne Holtsclaw or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Harold Brackensick and Margaret Brackensick (Wollbrink); her husband Geral Dee Holtsclaw; her sister Marilyn Schmitt; and her siblings-in-law, Wayne Schmitt and Carol Brackensick.
She is survived by: her children, Sharon Newman, Gerolyn Mack (Larry), Taresa Ryan (Shawn), Sheila Handyside and Michael Ray; her sons-in-law, Claude "Butch" Watkins, Carl Newman and Thomas Handyside; her siblings, Phyllis Pence (Wayne), Kathryn Bavery (Will) and Richard Brackensick; and her grandchildren, Andy Watkins (Verna), Bob Watkins (Lindsay), Shawn Watkins (Stephanie), Tasha Scheetz, Trevor Scheetz (Caitlyn), Gavin Handyside, Alexis Kelly (Luke), Kailyn Handyside (Brian Joy), Candice Chapman (Paul) and Carl Newman II.
