Virettia (Vi) G. Marks, age 75 passed away on Tuesday February 7, 2017 at the Lena Living Center. She was born May 21, 1941 to Alfa (Kluck) and Lewis Burmeister in Freeport, IL. Vi was a graduate of Freeport High School. She married John Marks on June 11, 1960 at the Nora Church in Nora, IL. John and Vi were married 50 years when he passed away on July 29, 2010. Vi loved her family very much and enjoyed friends. She enjoyed her plants, garden, cooking, crocheting and knitting over the years. Vi and John enjoyed going to southern Illinois and visiting friends and relatives. They had very dear friends in the Dubuque, IA area.

She is survived by her son Alonzo Marks of Stockton, IL. Her daughter; Lanette (Roger "Bub" Jr.) Allen of Nora, IL. Also surviving are six grandchildren; Kylee Baker, Carrie Boelk, Kristy Boelk, Andrew Boelk, Hunter Allen and KayLee Allen.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sisters and step-mother Mildred.

Cremation rites have been accorded and inurnment will be at Elmwood Cemetery in Warren, IL.

The family will hold a celebration of life service at a later date.