Marjorie

Pickworth

Marjorie Pickworth

Age 99½, of Elwood, Illinois, died on Monday, November 9, 2026, at Lightways Hospice in Joliet, Illinois.

Born on April 2, 1927, in Minonk, Illinois, Marjorie was a daughter of John and Mary (Griesser) Gaspardo. She was raised and educated in Cornell, Illinois, where she graduated from high school.

Following her education, Marjorie married her beloved husband, John Robert Pickworth, Jr. Together, they made their home in Elwood, where they built a life and raised their family.

A devoted wife and mother, Marjorie also enjoyed a long and dedicated career with the Illinois Department of Agriculture, where she worked for more than 30 years before retiring.

Marjorie was a faithful member of St. Rose Catholic Church in Wilmington, Illinois, where she was involved in the Catholic Council of Women.

Above all, Marjorie's family was the center of her life. She loved her family deeply and was always there to offer her love, support, and care whenever needed. She took great pride in caring for her home and yard and especially enjoyed mowing the lawn and raking leaves, activities she continued well into her 80s. Marjorie also believed in staying active and made walking a part of her daily routine.

Marjorie will be fondly remembered for her gentle spirit, quiet and soft-spoken nature, and the thoughtfulness and care she brought to everything she did. Most of all, she will be remembered for her unwavering devotion to her family and the unconditional love she shared with those closest to her.

Survivors include her two children: Cynthia Pickworth (Ken DiGiulio) of Manhattan, Illinois, and John "Bob" Pickworth (Mary Kay Nugent) of Elwood; one sister: Delores Kelly of Cornell, Illinois; and many nieces and nephews as well as Marjorie's dear caretakers: Tina and Galena.

Marjorie was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, and two sisters Lois (Rollie) Spaniol and Sr. Joyce Gaspardo, CSJ.

The family will receive friends at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 604 S. Kankakee Street in Wilmington. on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. until time of funeral service 12:00pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated with Rev. Thomas Logue presiding and Deacon Jay Plese assisting. Burial will follow at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood.

Preferred memorials can be made in Marjorie's memory to Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care, 250 Water Stone Circle, Joliet, IL, 60431.

Family and friends are encouraged to log onto www.BaskervilleFuneral.com to sign the guest book, upload photographs and share Marjorie's memorial page online through social media.

Funeral services and arrangements have been made under the direction and care of Reeves Fruland & Baskerville Funeral Homes and Crematory. (815-476-2181)