Marilyn M. “Horrall” Bilskie, born November 23, 1936, to Beryl and Lucille “Tennis” Horrall, who preceded her in death. Husband Vincent Bilskie Jr. and daughter Jackie Bilskie and great-grandson Boone Bilskie also preceded her in death, along with her twin brother Marlin “Buzz” Horrall, and brothers Byran, Roland, and Nolan Horrall. As well as her beloved sister, Patrica “Horrall” Welsh.
Marylin was a teacher and also worked in the prosecutor’s office for seven years for Jerry McGeehee. She also started her own business as a check collector in Knox County. She was a mother first and a friend to everyone who knew her. Marylin had battled lung cancer and melanoma for the last ten years. Marilyn was always a great listener and tried to help her community as she could.
She is survived by her sister, Beverly “Horrall” Morchino, and her children, Kim Bilskie of Monticello, Mark Bilskie of Bicknell, IN, Karen “Bilskie” Wheeler of Goshen, KY, six grandchildren, Cort Bilskie (Aubrey), Elizabeth “Bilskie” Tankersley (Clay), Joshua Bilskie, Kristen Stone (Nick), Zach Wheeler, and Lindsey Wheeler. She had 12 great-grandkids: Willow Bilskie, Violet Bilskie, Birch Bilskie, Hudson Tankersley, Blair Tankersley, Levi Tankersley, Maleah Young, Bentley Young, Grayson Twitty, Raidence Stone, and Camdyn Stone.
Maryiln was a teacher at Sacred Heart. She owned a few rental properties in Vincennes and was known to be a mother hen to the VU students who were her tenants. She would relay messages from their parents. She would even go in to wake them up, telling them to go to class or call their parents. Marilyn worked on the farm, raising four kids that were born in five years, and raised two grandkids. There were several spankings with the fly swatter. She loved to say, “You kids better straighten up!”
As we grew up, the life lessons were save your money, say your prayers, go to church, do what you say, and trust in God. Marilyn loved to find a deal and would often say, “That’s too expensive. We can find it cheaper.” Marilyn was even competitive when it came to her funeral. She shopped around and got the best deal. She loved Fox News, and it was on 24 hours a day. She would talk about the news with anyone who wanted to discuss it. She loved her family dearly and enjoyed friends and playing cards. She would tell us to straighten up, be responsible, don’t waste your money, pay your bills first, actions speak louder than words, do unto others as you would want done to you, if you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all, and you kids make me nervous. She rode the jet ski at 88 and loved trips on the golf cart and boat. She even had a trip to the beach in January.
She enjoyed taking road trips to pick up things we would buy online. She enjoyed campfires and chatting with people. Most of all, she treasured phone calls and visits from her children, family, and friends. Marilyn left behind so many memories for those who knew her. Marilyn lives inside all of us until the day we pass away.
A visitation will be held on Monday, March 16, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 12:00 p.m. Burial will conclude at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Online condolences and fond memories may be made at www.fredrickandson.com. Fredrick and Son McClure-Utt Funeral Home, Vincennes Chapel, is honored to be entrusted with Marilyn’s arrangements.
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