Marilyn Louise Gecan

 Marilyn Louise Gecan, born March 21, 1932, in Blue Island, IL to parents Theodore & Esther (Jebsen) Feddeler. After graduating from Northern IL University, she came to the Oregon area and worked at the High School teaching Math & P.E. On December 26, 1954, she married the love of her life Stephen J. Gecan and together they spent the next 64 years together raising four children Victor, Paula, Frank, and Christopher. Marilyn was highly active in the Oregon community for many years as a member of the Oregon Public Library board and worked on the original Project Play Playground. Marilyn was a daily face at the Nash Recreation Center and Curves for many years. She was a talented knitter and avid reader. She was a lifelong Cubs fan and would also attend many of the Oregon High School sporting events to support her grandson Brandon and his teammates.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Stephen, children Victor, Paula, Christopher, and sister Caryle Feddeler. Marilyn is survived and missed dearly by her loving son Frank (Michelle); grandson Brandon; and great granddaughters Kennidy, Keira & Kaia; and son-in-law Geoff Jillson.

Marilyn will be laid to rest with her husband at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery of Oregon, IL, following a private family graveside service on Saturday, July 19, 2025. Memorial donations are established in her name and may be directed to either Serenity Hospice and Home of Oregon, IL, or Pegasus Special Riders. Links to donate to either organization are provided below.

Pegasus Special Riders 

Serenity Hospice & Home of Oregon, IL