She worked for several different companies as a proofreader throughout her life until retirement.
Marion was born on January 3, 1928, in Sublette, IL, the daughter of Roy and Bernice (Burkardt) Leffelman. She married Roger Harris on June 3, 1944, in Malden, IL. He preceded her in death on November 7, 1991. Marion loved music, playing guitar when she was able, and listening to singers like Johnny Cash & June Carter. She also enjoyed poetry and traveling. Above all things, Marion deeply cherished her faith and family the most.
Marion is survived by her two daughters, Billie (Millie Hose) Henry, Wendy Eisenberg; three sisters, Lois Wilson, Sandra (Jerry) Eich, Diane Belcher; one brother, R. James (Judee) Leffelman; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren.
Marion was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one daughter, Jean Blasing, and one sister, Charlene Plym.
A Short Visitation will be held from 11:00 am until the time of the Funeral Service & Entombment at 11:30 am on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Sunset Memorial Gardens, 8800 North Alpine Rd, Machesney Park, IL 61115, with Pastor Jack M. Briggs, officiating.
Memorials may be directed to St. Jude’s Children Hospital and/or St. Vincent De Paul.
Arrangements were completed by Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon at 1033 Franklin Grove Road in Dixon, IL.
