Merilyn Jayne Obituary
In loving memory of Merilyn Jayne of Highland, Illinois, who departed this world on December 29, 2025 at the age of 95. Merilyn leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Merilyn Jayne to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ben Henry and Inez Olivia Schroder (Sears); her husband Virgil Jayne; and her siblings, Clyde Russell "Rusty", Jerald "Jerry", Dale Schroder, Eloise Newberry and Ellen Smith.
She is survived by: her children, Alan Jayne (Bobbie) of Decatur, IL, Nancy Joy (Frank) of Greenville, IL, Jerie Ilch (Bill) of Lake St and Susan Yonan (Ron) of Oswego, IL; her grandchildren, Brent Jayne (Kristi) of Farmer City, IL, Kim Byrne (Marty) of Champaign, IL, Jason Joy (Eileen) of Downers Grove, IL and Alison Lunsford (Tom) of Bloomington, IN; her stepgrandchildren, Kyra Fillmore and Dan Yonan (Jena) of Hinckley, IL; her great grandchildren, Cory Jayne (Rebekah), Aaron Jayne, Zachary Lunsford, Ashley Barrier (Zack), Nora and Martin Joy; her stepgreat-grandchildren, Norah, Max Fillmore and Clinton Yonan; her great great grandchild Olivia Jayne; and her sister-in-law Janice Jayne St (Gemme). She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, 201 West North Street, Decatur, IL. 62522.
