Marilyn Ann Layman, nee Kaffer, 80, of Collinsville, IL, born August 2, 1946, in Joliet, IL, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2026, at her residence, attended by loved ones.
Marilyn was a switchboard operator, and later a medical records clerk prior to her retirement from Belleville Memorial Hospital. She loved joking around and spending time with her family and friends, as well as playing cards and pickleball. She was also member of the choir at St. Augustine Catholic Church. Most notable though was her loving, caring, and charitable nature.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Doris, nee Blaufuss, Kaffer; two brothers, Kenny (Linda and Charlotte) and Thomas Kaffer; and her first husband Marcel “Bud” Kaemmerer.
Surviving is her husband, Wayne Layman, whom she married on August 7, 1999; her children: David (Kris) Kaemmerer, Marianne (Kevin) Tellor, and Kim (Chris) Dickshot, Dave (Emily) Layman, along with her bonus daughter Elizabeth Travous; six grandchildren: Austin Seaford, Andrew Seaford, Elizabeth Layman, Mary Layman, Ethan Dickshot, and Cody Dickshot; six siblings: Larry (Bonnie) Kaffer, Susan (Richard “Dick”) Beelman, Nancy (Jerry) McCoy, Jack (Pam) Kaffer, Patti (Steve) Wittenauer, and Steve (Sharon) Kaffer; and many dear nieces and nephews whom she loved.
Donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or Glen Carbon Fire Department in lieu of memorials. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.
Visitation: Friends may visit from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, Saturday, November 14, 2026, at St. Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Church, Belleville, IL.
Funeral: A memorial mass will be held at 12 noon, November 14, 2026, at St. Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Church, Belleville, IL, with Msgr. William McGhee officiating.
Burial will be held at a later date.
