Marian Ann

Seymour

Marian Ann Seymour, 82, of Arenzville, IL passed away Thursday, November 12, 2026, at The Grove in Jacksonville.

She was born February 20, 1944, in Townsville, Australia, the daughter of Leo and Doris (Rolf) Shay. She married Donald Lee “Don” Seymour on March 3, 1961, in Jacksonville and he preceded her in death on February 14, 2024.

She is survived by her two sons, Scott (Crystal) Seymour and Craig Seymour, both of Arenzville; five grandchildren, Timothy (Meghan) Seymour, Michael (Alex) Seymour, Robert Allen (Beth) Seymour, Tiffany Hull (fiancé Justin Lear), and Nathen Hull; and twelve great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and one brother, Robert Shay (surviving wife Pam) of Jacksonville.

Mrs. Seymour and her husband owned and operated Seymour’s Gold & Silver Exchange in Jacksonville for many years. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Arenzville. Marian enjoyed doing craftwork. She especially loved her family and her dogs.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Arenzville, with burial at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery. The family will meet friends 10-11 a.m. prior to the service. Memorials are suggested to Trinity Lutheran Church and School. The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left at buchanancody.com.