Marilyn J. Hubbert, age 98
June 8, 1923 – April 15, 2022
Marilyn J. Hubbert, age 98, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 3:47 PM – Friday, April 15, 2022, at HSHS St. Anthony’s
Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.
Graveside services celebrating Marilyn’s life will be held at 10:00 AM – Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at Westlawn
Memorial Park Cemetery in Newton, Illinois, with Mike Knepper officiating. In loving memory of Marilyn,
memorials may be made to the Jasper County Cancer Support Fund, PO Box 333, Newton, Illinois 62448.
Arrangements are under the care of the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois. The obituary can be viewed and
condolences left at www.meyerfh.com.
Marilyn was born on June 8, 1923, in Enid, Oklahoma, the daughter of Levi and Crystal (Williams) Orr. She
married Warren “Jack” Hubbert on March 12, 1948, in Greenville, Illinois. Jack preceded her in death on May 8,
1992.
Marilyn was homemaker, loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of the Kedron United
Methodist Church west of Newton.
Marilyn took pride in taking care of her yard, gardening, canning and sewing.
Marilyn is survived by:
Children – Mark (Vicki) Hubbert and Karen (Keith) Long both of Newton, Illinois
Grandchildren – Kurt Long (special friend Kassie Charters) of Sainte Marie, Illinois; Kristopher (Nicole) Long of
Teutopolis, Illinois; Michael Hubbert of Sullivan, Illinois and Sarah Hubbert of Sullivan, Illinois
Great Grandchildren – Tieler Long, Lilly Long and Abigail Long
Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 4 sisters and 1 brother.
