Jean Marie Upton Obituary
The memory of Jean Marie Upton of Marseilles, Illinois, who passed away on February 4, 2026 at the age of 94, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jean Marie Upton to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Bolatto and Lauretta Bolatto (Richardson); her husband Ernie of Marseilles; her brother Jack; and her son John.
She is survived by: her daughters, Kathleen Strickland (Nick) of Keyingham, England and Elaine Upton of Marseilles; her daughter-in-law Lori Upton of Spring, TX; her grandchildren, Lisa Heiberger (Andrew), Charles Johnson (Nicole), Katie Upton and Jeffrey Upton (Monica); her great grandchildren, Anthony, Marcus Johnson and Jonathan Upton; her brother Donald Bolatto (Jackie); and her sister-in-law Mary Ruth Upton.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 14th 2026 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the St. Joseph's Catholic Church (200 Broadway St, Marseilles, IL 61341). A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 14th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be directed to the Marseilles Nursing Service or the Marseilles Food Pantry.
