Marilee Casper, 87, of Canton died May 1, 2026, at Methodist Carle Health in Peoria.Marilee Casper, 87, of Canton died May 1, 2026, at Methodist Carle Health in Peoria.
She was born Nov. 20, 1938, in Ipava, a daughter of Harley and Margaret Ashton Atwater. She married James Casper in 1959. He preceded her in death.
Surviving are one son, Mike (and Beth) Casper of Mt. Pulaski; one brother, Jerry Atwater of Ipava; two grandchildren, Haley and Bowen Casper; and five great-grandchildren, Gavin, Gwyn, Kaiden, Gracie and Willa.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Cara Sue Casper; three brothers, Arlan Atwater, Terry Atwater and Bob Atwater; and one sister, Martha Dell Bloyd.
She worked at Mid America National Bank as a bookkeeper for 30 years, and she was a member of the First Christian Church of Canton.
A memorial service was held May 5, 2026, at Sedgwick Funeral Homes and Crematory in Canton. Bill Leitze officiated the service.
Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church in Canton.
Condolences may be sent to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com.
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