Helen “Marilyn” Van Fleet, 93, of Galesburg passed away peacefully at Seminary Manor in Galesburg, Illinois on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Marilyn was born on May 6, 1933, in Galesburg, the daughter of Basil and Helen (Carlson) Zugg. She lived her entire life in Galesburg. Marilyn married her lifelong partner in all things, John Van Fleet, Sr., on November 1, 1953. They were married for 68 years, until he passed away on April 2, 2022. Marilyn graduat…
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