Marilyn Highsmith Obituary
Official Obituary of

Marilyn Highsmith

February 23, 1957 - September 23, 2026

Marilyn Highsmith Obituary

Marilyn Highsmith, 69, of Philo passed away at 5:20 AM, Wednesday, September 23, 2026 in Charleston.


There will be no services.


Marilyn was born February 13, 1957 in Champaign, a daughter to Larry and June Ephgrave Highsmith.


She is survived by a son, two sisters; Cheryl Highsmith and Kaydee (Doug) Byers, a brother Doug (Simone) Highsmith, a niece and a nephew.


She graduated from Unity High School in 1975 and from Parkland College with a degree as a Veterinarian Technician.  She loved animals, draw, and read.


As a longtime resident of Hilltop Skilled Nursing and Rehab, she considered the residents and staff as her family and felt like it was home.

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Marilyn Highsmith, 69, of Philo passed away at 5:20 AM, Wednesday, September 23, 2026 in Charleston.


There will be no services.


Marilyn was born February 13, 1957 in Champaign, a daughter to Larry and June Ephgrave Highsmith.


She is survived by a son, two sisters; Cheryl Highsmith and Kaydee (Doug) Byer

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