Marilyn “Jean” Piehler
She was born Feb. 13, 1943, in Beardstown, a daughter of the late Benson and Marie Wessel Hager. She married Richard “Dick” Piehler on Jan. 11, 1963, in Rialto, Calif. He survives. Also surviving are one son, David Piehler (and Deborah) of Beardstown; one daughter, Amy Crum (and Mike) of Rushville; two sisters, Judy Carlsen (and Roger) of Frankfort and Donna Hickernell (and Bob) of Rushville; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one sister, Elaine Taylor. She was a member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church of Beardstown. She worked for Illinois Bell Telephone and later for California Bell Telephone. After raising her children, she and Dick owned and operated Ready Equipment Rental. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Beardstown with Pastor Catherine Burnette officiating. Burial will follow at the Rushville City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. till time of service at the church. Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to First Evangelical Church of Beardstown. Condolences may be sent to www.worthingtonfh.com.
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Wednesday, November 26, 2025 • Vol. 148, No. 27
Marilyn “Jean” Piehler, 82, of Rushville died Oct. 31, 2025, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
