Retta Marcum Obituary

We are sad to announce that on May 8, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Retta Marcum of Fulton, Illinois. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Harry Petersen and Helen Petersen (Turner); and her brother-in-law Jim Marcum. She is survived by: her husband John Marcum of Fulton; her children, Tonya Buikema (Craig) of Rockford and Ryan Marcum (Korri) of Fulton; her brothers, Mike Petersen (Virginia) of Fulton and Rick Petersen (Karen) of Fulton; her grandchildren, Hannah Buikema (Adam Kuhr), Caleb Buikema (Signe Dobbs), Gabe Marcum and Gavyn Marcum; her sister-in-law Sue Marcum; and her pet Rora. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews.

A memorial has been established.