PRINCEVILLE — Marilyn L. Dell, 94, of Peoria, formerly Princeville, passed away at 8:05 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026, at Carle Health Proctor Hospital in Peoria.

Marilyn was born April 5, 1932, in Princeville, the daughter of Michael Clement Noonen and Zelma Grace (Bouton) Noonen. She married Donald E. “Don” Dell on Sept. 20, 1952, at St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Church in Princeville. He preceded her in death on March 4, 2014, after nearly 62 years of marriage.

Surviving are their children, Denise (Gary) Martin of Leesburg, Va., David (Lynn) Dell of Downingtown, Pa., Steven (Diana) Dell of Dunlap and Karen (Gary) Spring of Morton; 12 grandchildren, Gina (John) Adams, Jason Martin, Jill (Jim) Bullard, Joni (Tim) Smith, Jonathan (Christine) Martin, Jacqueline (Robert) Rich, Michael (Maria) Dell, Ian (Morgan) Dell, Justin (Dana) Dell, Nathan (Elyse) Dell, Sara Spring and Ryan Spring; 20 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Eugene and William Noonen; and four sisters, Joan Schmitt, Nancy Schaub, Caryl Hanley and Doris Cramer.

Marilyn worked for Caterpillar upon graduation, and at L.R. Nelson for 16 1/2 years. She was also a homemaker and would often babysit.

Marilyn had a competitive spirit in everything she did. She loved athletics and was a championship golfer, with a philosophy of “slow and go always wins.” She was also a bowler and played softball for the Caterpillar Dieselettes. She enjoyed cheering for the Chicago Cubs, playing cards, and quilting. She also volunteered with athletic clubs at the schools when her kids were young.

Marilyn was a good and faithful servant. Marilyn was a lifetime member of Incarnation of Our Lord Parish (formerly St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Church) in Princeville. She was a member of the Altar and Rosary Society, Lions Club, Farm Bureau, and Princeville Women’s Club. Marilyn also enjoyed fishing in Minnesota. She was a beloved grandmother and great-grandmother, always going above and beyond for them. The Diocese of Peoria recognized her for her many hours of volunteer work.

Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 26, at Golnick Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services (formerly Haskell) in Princeville, with recitation of the Rosary at 4:30 p.m. A funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 27, at Incarnation of Our Lord Parish (formerly St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Church) in Princeville. The Rev. Corey Krengiel will officiate. Burial will follow in St. Mary of the Woods Cemetery, Princeville.

Memorial contributions may be made to Incarnation of Our Lord Parish, Diamond Blackfan Anemia Foundation or Apostolic Christian Skylines. Condolences may be left online for Marilyn’s family via www.golnickhaskellfh.com.