She was born on Jan. 17, 1941, in Sublette, IL, the daughter of Paul and Emaline (Byer) Williams. Marilyn worked at the Old Lee County Courthouse for several years and also worked at the Meadows in Franklin Grove. She married Dale VanNatta in 1962 in Dixon, IL.
Marilyn loved Jesus, and now she is with Him for eternity. She was such a loving person. She accepted and cared for every soul she met. She will be deeply missed, always cherished, and forever in the hearts of her family and friends.
Marilyn is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Sharon Hutch; and brother, Steve Williams.
She is survived by her husband, Dale; children, Dan (Jen) VanNatta of Dixon, Julie (Mark) Dolan of Florida, Jay VanNatta of Wausau, WI, and John VanNatta of Dixon; 13 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and one brother, Richard Williams of Dixon.
Cremation rites have been accorded.
Cards or flowers can be sent. The unofficial memorial was on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 618 Cushing St., Dixon, IL 61021.
Arrangements were made by the Jones Funeral Home in Dixon.
