Marion Anna Marie Dempsey

Marion Anna Marie Dempsey passed away September 30th, 2012 at 11:24 am. She was in the comfort of her own home and surrounded by her family. She died at the young age of 44 years old. Cremation rites have been accorded. A benefit is being held at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, October 6, 2012 at Old Fogies (Old Charlie's Bar) 421 Main Street, Savanna, Illinois. A celbration of Marion's life will be held at later date. She was diagnosed in February,2012 with stage 4 lung cancer. From the moment she found out her diagnosis she was a fighter, she was unbelievably strong. She never gave in and always had a positive attitude. Everyday is a gift…..that was the saying we would use. Marion was born October 28th, 1967 in Landstuhl, Germany to William E, and Erika Ida Dempsey (Hombrecher).Marion finished 12 years of schooling, graduating high school and even after being diagnosed was enrolled in college, but unfortunately was unable to finish. She was a waitress most of her life. She’s worked and lived in many places. She was a people person, a loving and caring person whom also had a love for animals of all kinds. She always loved cows. Marion loved the outdoors, gardening and such, as well as crocheting and being with family. Marion has 2 children, her daughter Erika Lynn Tubbs (Kole Miller) of Savanna, IL and her son Cody James Tubbs of Amana, IA. Marion's mother Erika Harris of Sabula, Iowa. Marion’s siblings include 1 brother Johnny (Betty) Dempsey. She has two sisters Lolita (Billy) Hartman and Manuela (Randi) Sander. Marion Dempsey is preceded in death by her father William Dempsey, James Harris (step-father), and her brother Billy Dempsey.
Memorials may be directed to: Erika Harris 213 1/2 Broad Street, Sabula, Iowa 50270.