Marilyn J. Borsdorf, age 83, of Stockton, IL passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 15, 2022 surrounded by her family at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, IL.  She was born to Raymond and Aleatha (Pierce) Kappes on May 5, 1939, in Warren, IL.  Marilyn married Ronald Borsdorf on November 29, 1958 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Stockton, IL. Together they raised 5 beautiful daughters. She enjoyed her time as an Elementary School Crossing Guard and Recess Monitor, many of the students would refer to her as "Mom". Marilyn and Ron owned and operated The Lantern Restaurant in Stockton. The Blackhawk Football Team would always come in for their game day meal. Marilyn enjoyed a large variety of activities gardening, cooking, baking, ceramics, decorating, and crafts. She would always make time for car rides, garage sales, and helping at the Corner Tap. Christmas was her favorite time of year with all the Christmas decorations and snow. Most of all she loved her family and her dogs.

Marilyn is survived by her 5 daughters- Annette (Todd) Schlichting of Pearl City, Suzette (Kevin) Drane of Stockton, Patricia (Daniel) Bergman of Stockton, Debra (Douglas) Gille of Stockton, Rhonda (Brian) Brudi of Pearl City; grandchildren- Jody (Tim) Pauley, Tony (Rachel Riley) Schlichting, Michael Paisley, Michelle Paisley, Marty (Celina Earlywine) Paisley, Max Paisley, Heather (Brian) Magee, Trent (Kristen Heim) Schubert, Katelyn (Mitchell Long) Gille, Megan Gille, Peyton (Madison) Brudi, Taylor (Blake) Brudi, Carter Brudi; great grandchildren- Mason, Beckett, and Fallyn Pauley, Braxton Prowant, Brandon, Jordan (Meah Helfrich) Marek, and  Fischer Paisley, Alex (Brady Ploog) Johnson, Mati Paisley, Veyah Luke, Knox Magee; great-great grandchildren- Jersie and Jettrie Johnson, Lydia Paisley, Ryker Paisley; sister-Betty Clark; sisters-in-law- Rita Keller, and Kathleen (Gary) Magee; her beloved puppy Millie, and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents Raymond and Aleatha Kappes; husband- Ronald Borsdorf; brothers- Raymond, Francis, and Wayne Kappes; sisters- Jerrine (Owen) Kuhse, Leone (Dick) Hendrickson; sister-in-law Shirley Boyer; brothers-in-law- Roger Clark, Bobbie Borsdorf, and Dennis Keller; father and mother-in-law Donald "Cy" and Mildred Borsdorf; beloved puppy Puggy; grandson-Mathew Paisley.

Private family services will be held at the Leamon Funeral Home in Lena, IL.

Burial will be at Ladies Union Cemetery in Stockton, IL.

A memorial has been established in her memory.