Obituary: Marilyn Arellano

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Marilyn Arellano

Marilyn J. (Watson) Arellano, age 79, of Joliet, passed away surrounded by her loving family at the Lightways Hospice Home in Joliet, IL on Wednesday the 21st of October 2026. Marilyn was born on August 9^th, 1947, in Joliet, IL the daughter of Snyder and Helen (Nell) Watson.

Marilyn graduated with the first class of Joliet West H.S. in 1965. She worked at Barrett's Hardware briefly before marriage and was a devoted mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed traveling with her children but her heart was always her home. She loved the neighbors and all of her special friends.

Marilyn is survived by her husband Anthony "Tony" Arellano; sons, Anthony Snyder (Jennifer) and Daniel (Melissa); grandchildren, Nadia and Henry; step-grandson, Nathan and Pete the cat. She is also survived by her brother, Bob (Arlene) Watson.

She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, William, Jim and Jay Watson; as well as an infant sister at birth.

A private memorial gathering for Marilyn J. Arellano will be held on Wednesday, October 28th, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. until a prayer service begins at 11:15 a.m. at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black Rd. (at Essington Rd) Joliet. Committal prayers and inurnment will follow at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, IL. Everyone who loved Marilyn is welcome to join for a funeral luncheon at Merichka's in Crest Hill at the conclusion of the ceremony at the cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Marilyn's name can be made to Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care.

For more information, please call (815) 741-5500 or visit her Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com, where you can share a favorite memory or leave a condolence.

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