Marian G.

Hinderliter

Marian Gardner Hinderliter, 88, of Jacksonville, died Sunday, December 22, 2019, at Cedarhurst Senior Living in Jacksonville. She was born February 10, 1931, in Bloomington, the daughter of Ira and Louise Gardner of Heyworth. She married Hobart (Hobie) R. Hinderliter on June 14, 1953, and he preceded her in death on February 22, 2016. Marian is survived by three children, Alan (wife, Judy) Hinderliter of Chapel Hill, NC, Janet Hinderliter of New Milford, CT, and Steven Hinderliter of Wilmington, NC; three grandsons, Michael Hinderliter of Durham, NC, Jonathan (wife, Robin) Hinderliter of Huntersville, NC, and Eric Hinderliter of Raleigh, NC; two greatgrandchildren, Grayson Mach and Katherine Hinderliter; and one niece, Kathy Gardner Thomforde. Marian was preceded in death by her brother and sister-in-law, Leonard and Lila Gardner. Marian grew up on the family farm in Heyworth and graduated from Heyworth High School. She obtained her bachelors degree in business education from the School of Business at Illinois State University in Normal in 1953. She worked briefly for the U.S. Army Fifth Division in Chicago while her husband was stationed there, and subsequently worked for State Farm Insurance in Bloomington until she joined Hobie in Munich, Germany for the remainder of his tour of duty. Upon their return to the United States, they lived one year in Bradford, IL before moving to Jacksonville in 1956. Marian was a long-time member of Grace United Methodist Church where she served on several committees and chaired the Fox Trust committee. She was also a regular in the Friendly Mixers Sunday School class and worked tirelessly on various church fundraisers over the years. Marian and Hobie established a scholarship endowment fund at Grace and also supported the balcony renovation at the church. When her children were growing up, she supported their activities and interests by serving as den mother at Grace Church for Cub Scouts for both sons, co-leader of the Junior Girl Scouts at North School for her daughter, and helping with band parents fundraisers. Marian was a frequent volunteer at Passavant Area Hospital for over 28 years; she especially enjoyed working in the gift shop and the outpatient surgery waiting area. She also could be found at local businesses selling tickets for the annual duck race fundraiser for Lifeline or tap dancing with the Passavant Tappers at fundraisers or for local senior housing facilities. For several years, she delivered Doorbell Dinners in the Jacksonville area. Marian and Hobie established a freshman scholarship, as well as a Professorship in the Illinois State University College of Business. They also endowed a Professorship in Farm Management at the University of Illinois, Hobies alma mater. The accessibility and affordability of highquality public education was important to both Marian and Hobie. Marian was an active member in Household Science Club for over 50 years. For many years, she participated in a local chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. She also played in numerous bridge clubs locally. Her hobbies, in addition to bridge, included baking, sewing, golf, square dancing, ballroom dancing, entertaining, attending cultural events, watching PBS or college basketball (especially the Illini or UNC Tarheels), and travel. Marian and Hobie developed their interest in travel while living in Germany shortly after they were married. Over the years they traveled extensively in the United States with their children, and later throughout Europe, Asia, the South Pacific, Australia, New Zealand, and Africa. Marian will be remembered most for her love and devotion to family. She never coveted the limelight, but was always behind the scenes selflessly supporting the civic activities of her husband and the academic and extracurricular pursuits of her children. In her later years, she derived great joy from spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She truly taught by example, showing her family and others how to lead a fulfilling life characterized by grace, love, and service to others. The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude for the exceptional care and support received from the doctors, nurses, aides, and staff at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, Passavant Hospital, Cedarhurst Senior Living, and Home Instead, all in Jacksonville, and Elara Hospice Care. A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 pm, Sunday, January 19, 2020, at Grace United Methodist Church in Jacksonville where the family will meet friends in the church parlor following the service. A private family committal service will be held separately at Memorial Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts are suggested to Passavant Area Hospital Foundation, the Hinderliter Scholarship Fund at Grace United Methodist Church, or the Marian Gardner Hinderliter and Hobart Hinderliter Scholarship Fund at Illinois State University. The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent online at www.buchanancody.com . . Celebration of Life Grace United Methodist Church Sunday, January 19, 2020 2:00 PM Church & State Jacksonville, Illinois 62650