Dermaline “Dixie” Marvick, 97, formerly of Leland, Illinois passed away Monday, January 30, 2023 at The Pavilion on Main (Willow Crest) in Sandwich, Illinois with Julie by her side. She was born on July 24, 1925 in Bingham, Illinois the daughter of Charlie and Hester (Earle) Rhodes. She married Orin “Ole” Marvick on June 1, 1945 in Waterman, Illinois. She was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church in Leland, Illinois and served on many committees. She lived in Leland with her family for many years. Dixie was a devoted mother and caretaker for her daughter Julie and was happiest sharing time with Julie. She was very active in helping and driving elderly friends in the community with their shopping and doctor appointments, etc.
She is survived by one daughter, Julie Ann Marvick of Sandwich, Illinois; one sister, Imogene Walker of Decatur, Illinois; several nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Orin Marvick; three sisters, Violet Crawford, Opal Rhodes and Nellie Riks; two brothers, Bernell Rhodes and Arthur Rhodes.
Visitation will be held on Friday, February 3, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., noon, at Turner-Eighner Funeral Home in Somonauk, Illinois. Funeral service will start at 12:00 p.m., noon after the visitation at the funeral home with Pastor Hope Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at Leland Cemetery in Leland, Illinois In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Bethany Lutheran Church in Leland, Illinois. For more information or to sign the online guestbook please go to
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