Sharon Young
on 12/03/2022 at 6:04 am
I am so very sorry to hear this.She was such a nice lady.Church,swim team,and got my kids through Algebra…
ReplyMarilyn Jean Cascio
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Marilyn J. (Bruns) Cascio; loving mother, grandmother, and aunt; passed away on Friday, December 2, 2022 at the age of 73; born on June 2, 1949 in DuQuoin, IL, the daughter of John W. and Agnes (Epplin) Bruns .
Marilyn was passionate about teaching and helping others. She earned a bachelor’s degree in education and taught math at Sparta High School for over 35 years. Marilyn was known for the dedication she showed to her students and patience, giving them extra help with assignments after school anytime she was asked. She was an incredibly kind and generous person. Marilyn was happiest playing with her grandchildren. She loved spending time with her family and friends. Marilyn was also a dedicated member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Sparta.
She is survived by two daughters – Andrea (Collin) Timm of Ellicott, MD and Cheryl Cascio of Sparta, IL; two granddaughters – Amelia and Clara Timm; four siblings – Joyce (Harold) Emling of DuQuoin, IL, Angie (Bob Gonsowski) Bruns of Herrin, IL, Jerry (Carla) Bruns of Pinckneyville, IL, and Greg (Barb) Bruns of Pinckneyville, IL; many nieces and nephews.
Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents.
Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.heilschuessler.com.
Memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children or St. Bruno Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation for Miss Cascio will be held on Monday, December 5, 2022 at Heil-Schuessler & Sinn Funeral Home in Sparta, IL from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Father Iuvenis Iheme will lead in prayer at 11:00 a.m. before going in procession to St. Bruno Catholic Cemetery in Pinckneyville, IL for committal services.
Heil-Schuessler & Sinn Funeral Home in Sparta, IL is in charge of arrangements
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Denise Ebers on 12/03/2022 at 10:03 am
Gary and I are so very sorry to hear this. Marilyn was a wonderful friend to both of us, through teaching with Gary at Sparta High together and playing Bunco with Denise. She will be missed greatly. Our whole family sends our deepest sympathy to Andrea and Cheryl and her deerest granddaughters and to the rest of Marilyn’s family.
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Jim Gormley on 12/03/2022 at 9:22 am
I’m so sorry to hear this. Marilyn was a great person and cousin whom we didn’t see often enough. Our prayers are with her and her family
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Mike and Nancy Timm on 12/03/2022 at 9:24 am
Marilyn was a very sweet grandmother and mother. She will be missed. So sorry for the entire family.
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Patti Epplin Hughes on 12/03/2022 at 10:09 am
I grew up with Marilyn, Joyce, Angie, Jerome, Margaret (all Epplin family cousins near my age), and I always picture Marilyn laughing….we all had so much fun together! Love you and miss you forever, sweet Marilyn!
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Sarah Stevens Kherer on 12/03/2022 at 11:07 am
I’m saddened to see Marilyn’s obituary. All of Marilyn’s family and the Epplin cousins have my sympathy.
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Paulette Bruns Valier on 12/03/2022 at 5:16 pm
I extend my sincere sympathy to all the family. Loved all the times spent growing up with my cousins. She was always fun and Avery sweet person. May she rest in peace.
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Janet and Roger Gerlach on 12/03/2022 at 2:05 pm
Such a great lady ! So much fun to work with and such a good Mom, Grandmother and sister.
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Fred and Barb Pabst on 12/03/2022 at 2:22 pm
So very sorry to hear about Marilyn. Hopefully the fond memories will help you through these tough times. Prayers and thoughts are with the family.
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Carla Kueker Bievenue on 12/03/2022 at 5:54 pm
So sad to hear of Marilyns passing. I saw her few yrs back in Drs office and we chatted like it was yesterday. She was a CC ool teacher. She will all be missed. Thanks for being a great friend and teacher. Fly high!!!
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Valerie Ragland Johnson on 12/03/2022 at 2:36 pm
My personal prayers and deepest sympathy for Marilyn’s family, and also from St Ann’s Altar Sodality, OLL church. We will miss Marilyn. She was a friend to many of us and did many things for St Ann’s and OLL! Her smile and friendly ways made her great to visit with and work with.
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Paulette Ashbrook on 12/03/2022 at 9:17 pm
Dear Andrea and Cheryl,
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I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of your Mom. I’ll be praying for your family.
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Patty Scheets on 12/04/2022 at 6:02 am
Marilyn was one of my favorite people, and I’m so sorry for this loss. My sympathies to Andrea and Cheryl and her siblings. She brought such joy to all of us.
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Patti Henderson on 12/04/2022 at 7:27 am
My heart breaks for you, Andrea & Cheryl. Your mom was the friend you might not see for years and then picked right back up where you left off. She always stood in the gap, whether it was tutoring other teachers’ students after school, volunteering to coach the SHS swim team so our girls could swim at State, letting kids hang out at the cottage, or sending home puppy chow with Courtney because his own mom didn’t make it. Harry & I send our love and sympathy to you and your family.
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Pam and Bill Weinhoffer on 12/04/2022 at 10:44 am
Larry and Family,
Our most sincere condolences. Though neither of us had Marilyn as a teacher, we both knew her. She was beautiful on the inside, as well as outward appearances. Our wishes for peace and healing, may she rest in His grace.Pam & Bill Weinhoffer
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Margaret Epplin on 12/05/2022 at 4:05 pm
From mud pies to sleepovers to driving around Perry County, Marilyn was a fun nonjudgmental cousin and friend. (Aunt Ina always said Marilyn looked like Grandma Epplin.) I will miss sharing a final goodbye with the family. As we sang in St Bruno School “To Paradise now may the angels lead you.” See you on the flip side my friend.
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Jason Gonsowski Family on 12/04/2022 at 9:23 pm
We are saddened to hear of Marilyn’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May she rest in peace.
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Claudia Kerens on 12/04/2022 at 10:57 pm
Marilyn was a wonderful instructor who helped many a student through the vagaries of Algebra. I will miss knowing that Marilyn’s sparkling blue eyes will no longer display the joy she brought to life especially through her daughters and their accomplishments. Sincere sympathies are offered to you, Andrea and Cheryl, as well s to her granddaughters and siblings. Prayers for you and yours.
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Sheila Eaton on 12/08/2022 at 10:26 am
Marilyn was one of my absolute favorite people. When I first moved to Sparta, she made me feel very welcome and she always made me laugh; she was a joy to be around! Prayers to Andrea and Cheryl to find peace and for the holes in their hearts to heal. I am sorry I was not able to attend the services for your mom – I did not learn about them until it was too late.
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Marilyn was one of my absolute favorite people. When I first moved to Sparta, she made me feel very welcome and she always made me laugh; she was a joy to be around! Prayers to Andrea and Cheryl to find peace and for the holes in their hearts to heal. I am sorry I was not able to attend the services for your mom – I did not learn about them until it was too late.
Marilyn was a wonderful instructor who helped many a student through the vagaries of Algebra. I will miss knowing that Marilyn’s sparkling blue eyes will no longer display the joy she brought to life especially through her daughters and their accomplishments. Sincere sympathies are offered to you, Andrea and Cheryl, as well s to her granddaughters and siblings. Prayers for you and yours.
We are saddened to hear of Marilyn’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May she rest in peace.
Larry and Family,
Our most sincere condolences. Though neither of us had Marilyn as a teacher, we both knew her. She was beautiful on the inside, as well as outward appearances. Our wishes for peace and healing, may she rest in His grace.
Pam & Bill Weinhoffer
From mud pies to sleepovers to driving around Perry County, Marilyn was a fun nonjudgmental cousin and friend. (Aunt Ina always said Marilyn looked like Grandma Epplin.) I will miss sharing a final goodbye with the family. As we sang in St Bruno School “To Paradise now may the angels lead you.” See you on the flip side my friend.
My heart breaks for you, Andrea & Cheryl. Your mom was the friend you might not see for years and then picked right back up where you left off. She always stood in the gap, whether it was tutoring other teachers’ students after school, volunteering to coach the SHS swim team so our girls could swim at State, letting kids hang out at the cottage, or sending home puppy chow with Courtney because his own mom didn’t make it. Harry & I send our love and sympathy to you and your family.
Marilyn was one of my favorite people, and I’m so sorry for this loss. My sympathies to Andrea and Cheryl and her siblings. She brought such joy to all of us.
Dear Andrea and Cheryl,
I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of your Mom. I’ll be praying for your family.
Paulette Ashbrook
My personal prayers and deepest sympathy for Marilyn’s family, and also from St Ann’s Altar Sodality, OLL church. We will miss Marilyn. She was a friend to many of us and did many things for St Ann’s and OLL! Her smile and friendly ways made her great to visit with and work with.
So very sorry to hear about Marilyn. Hopefully the fond memories will help you through these tough times. Prayers and thoughts are with the family.
So sad to hear of Marilyns passing. I saw her few yrs back in Drs office and we chatted like it was yesterday. She was a CC ool teacher. She will all be missed. Thanks for being a great friend and teacher. Fly high!!!
Such a great lady ! So much fun to work with and such a good Mom, Grandmother and sister.
I’m saddened to see Marilyn’s obituary. All of Marilyn’s family and the Epplin cousins have my sympathy.
I extend my sincere sympathy to all the family. Loved all the times spent growing up with my cousins. She was always fun and Avery sweet person. May she rest in peace.
I grew up with Marilyn, Joyce, Angie, Jerome, Margaret (all Epplin family cousins near my age), and I always picture Marilyn laughing….we all had so much fun together! Love you and miss you forever, sweet Marilyn!
Marilyn was a very sweet grandmother and mother. She will be missed. So sorry for the entire family.
I’m so sorry to hear this. Marilyn was a great person and cousin whom we didn’t see often enough. Our prayers are with her and her family
God bless
I am so very sorry to hear this.She was such a nice lady.Church,swim team,and got my kids through Algebra…
Gary and I are so very sorry to hear this. Marilyn was a wonderful friend to both of us, through teaching with Gary at Sparta High together and playing Bunco with Denise. She will be missed greatly. Our whole family sends our deepest sympathy to Andrea and Cheryl and her deerest granddaughters and to the rest of Marilyn’s family.