MARILYN RUTH SCOTT WIESBROCK

Marilyn Ruth Scott Wiesbrock, 97, of Sugar Grove, IL was called by her Heavenly Father on February 3, 2024. Marilyn was born on December 15, 1926 in Berwyn, IL, the first child of J.G. Scott Sr. and Julia Scott (nee Tomlinson).

Being in charge came naturally to Marilyn.  If her life was a movie, you could guarantee she would be sitting in the director’s chair.  From excelling in sports that she was told only boys could play, to finagling her way into getting free horseback riding lessons in exchange for barn chores, if she wanted to do something she was going to find a way.  She attended the school of nursing but ultimately found her calling to be a flight attendant for United Airlines.  Flying around the world was to become the next thrill in her life.  Once returning home, Marilyn shared her passion for horses with her family and they soon came to love horses as much as she did.  Now that everyone was on board Marilyn’s parents founded and built a racing legacy by breeding and raising derby and stakes winning thoroughbreds on Scottdale Farm in Wheaton, IL. On the farm is where Marilyn would meet her future husband, Edward Wiesbrock. They would go on to build a full life together raising five well-loved children; Thomas, Michael, Matthew, Judy, and Anne. While Ed was developing Scottdale Farm, the successful thoroughbred breeding operation, Marilyn studied to be a real estate agent and found her niche in the workplace as a real estate agent and broker. She was a million-dollar saleswoman numerous times in her career and took pride in finding her clients the best value for their dollar whether she was listing or selling a home. When not working, Marilyn would help on the farm, running their home, raising their family, and making certain everyone and everything was handled properly.  She was an avid, rule following, card player who would love to host bridge parties, play dominos with her grandchildren, or even a game of solitaire. Once retired Marilyn loved to split her time between their farm in Sugar Grove, Illinois and Tarpon Springs, Florida.  She played golf, fished, read, played cards, cheered on her beloved Chicago Cubs and made friends at every bend.  She was always quick to introduce new friends to her constant companion Tiger. Throughout her life she was a force to be reckoned with. You knew how she felt, what she thought, and where she stood. She ruled with an iron fist. Marilyn was, if anything, consistently fierce, loyal, and strong, a mother, friend, grandma, and a one-of-a-kind human.  There is no doubt she will be socializing and hosting parties in heaven with all her family, friends, and her forever savior, her Lord Jesus Christ.

She is  Survived by her children; son Thomas (Leslye) Wiesbrock and their children Chris (Ryan) Wiesbrock, Katie Wiesbrock, Luke (Meghan) Wiesbrock,  and Nick Wiesbrock, son Michael Wiesbrock and his children Ryan (Amanda) Goodman, Megan Wiesbrock, Alexa Wiesbrock, and Julia Wiesbrock, son Matthew Wiesbrock and his children Ashley (Joe) Bolton, Lindsay (Chris) Younglove, Carley (Mike Bertrand) Wiesbrock, and Allie Wiesbrock  daughter Judy Wiesbrock and her children Marilyn Fabrizius, Ben (Alice) Fabrizius, Olivia (Tanner) Creasy, Grace (Austin) Creasy, and daughter Anne (Edward) Gorenz and their children Sally Gorenz, Joe Gorenz, Mike Gorenz, Catherine (Maxx Miller) Gorenz, and Brad Gorenz, 14 Great Grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Marilyn is reunited with her parents; J.G. Scott Sr. and Julia Scott, her husband of 46 years Ed Wiesbrock, and her siblings; John “Jack” (Helen), Grant Scott Jr., Robert (Merry May), and Roberta (Robert) Head.

A visitation will be held at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Virgil, IL from 9:00a.m. to 10:30a.m. on Saturday, February 10, 2024.  A Mass to celebrate her faith will be held following the visitation at 11:00a.m. at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Interment will be held privately.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cal’s Angels; which helps fight childhood cancer, https://calsangels.networkforgood.com/  Cal’s Angels is a group that holds special significance for Marilyn’s family.  Tributes may be left on the Conley Funeral Home Facebook Page, or at www.conleycare.com.