Marilyn A. “Molly” (Price) Rees died Friday, March 22, 2024, in the home of her grandson Ryan
Williams in Springfield, Illinois.
Marilyn was born August 8, 1940, to Samuel and Evelyn (Martin) Price in Quincy, Illinois. She
was united in marriage on May 31, 1958, with Richard L. “Dick” Rees.
Marilyn worked at Motorola in Quincy before the family moved to Edina, Missouri, where she
helped Dick run a farm supply store. In 1974, they moved to Carthage, Illinois, for Dick’s job.
Shortly afterwards Marilyn began working at Methode in Carthage until her retirement.
Marilyn was an avid Peanuts collector, but her greatest passion was spending time with family
and friends. The house that Marilyn and Dick lived in for over 40 years was the gathering site
for holidays for both the Rees and Price families—and anyone who just wanted to join in on the
festivities. Everyone was welcome. Those gatherings were filled with food, laughter, music and
the din of everyone playing games—especially Aggravation (or as everyone called it, Marbles).
Marilyn and Dick also spent endless time visiting and going to extracurricular activities with
their grand- and great-grandkids, spending many weekends at hockey games and dance
recitals.
In her retirement Marilyn was part of a card group, widows’ group and her very favorite
Chicken Night at Basco.
Marilyn is survived by two daughters Donna Rees of Springfield, Illinois, and Tammy Rees
(Melissa “T” Congleton) of Lansing, Michigan; one grandson Ryan M. (Christal) Williams; one
granddaughter Amanda (Kyle) Szugye of Lebanon, Illinois; one great-grandson LCPC Ryan W.
(Kasie) Williams and one great-granddaughter Lexi Williams; and one sister, Vicki (Kermit) Hahn
of Palm Bay, Florida. Marilyn is also survived by her great friend and neighbor Doris Todd—and
the Todd family who considered her part of their clan.
Marilyn was preceded in death by her husband, both parents, brothers Marvin, Sammy, and
Ray, and sisters Bonnie, Shirley, Anna Marie and Frances Rita. Marilyn also lost her special
friend Rosie Pilkington earlier this year.
Marilyn had a big heart and kind soul and will be greatly missed.
VISITATION: Tuesday, March 26 from 4 pm to 7 pm at Printy Funeral Home in Carthage.
FUNERAL: Wednesday, March 27 at 10:30 pm at St. Joseph’s Church, 1435 E 1500 th St, Quincy.
MEMORIALS: Donor’s choice in memory of Marilyn Rees
ARRANGEMENTS: Printy Funeral Home of Carthage