Marilyn Jane McMillan Obituary

The world bids farewell to Marilyn Jane McMillan of Centralia, Illinois, departing on August 2, 2025 at the age of 92. Marilyn leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Eugene Gorman and Velda Gorman (Brumfield); her husband Ellis "Bud" McMillan; her parents-in-law, Iva and Ellis McMillan; her siblings-in-law, Joan and Tom Stedelin; and her nephew Tom Stedelin II.

She is survived by: her children, Lisa Pennock (George Triefenbach) of Belleville, Jami Elmore (Gary) of Walnut Hill, Bud McMillan of Centralia and Mike McMillan (Kim) of Centralia; her grandchildren, Thomas Swartwout (Arielle) of Lexington, KY, Hailey Swartwout of Atlanta, GA, Whitney Middendorf (Todd) of Nashville, Mitch Elmore (Manju) of St. Paul, MN, Taylor Scism, Jennifer of Morrison, CO, Elliot McMillan of Atlanta, GA, Madison McMillan of Fort Collins, CO, Megan Marcum (Lance) of Centralia and Andrea Walton (Andrew) of Centralia; and her niece Nancy Stedelin-Todd (Sam Todd) of Eddyville, KY. She is also survived by 14 great-grandchildren.

In memory of Marilyn, memorial donations may be made to the First Presbyterian Church in Centralia and will be accepted by the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home at 235 North Sycamore Street in Centralia, IL 62801 (618) 532-3523, who is honored to be of service to the McMillan family.