Marlin Gunn Obituary Marlin June Gunn, 77, of Carthage, IL, passed away early on Friday, July 18, 2025, at Memorial Hospital in Carthage. Marlin was born in Kampsville, IL, on April 8th, 1948, the daughter of Arthur Squier and June Vetter. Marlin graduated from Camp Point Central in 1966 and began her professional journey at Sheller Globe, where she worked diligently for a decade. She then joined Nicor Gas. During her remarkable 30-year tenure, she broke barriers as the company's first female welder and later became the first female crew supervisor in the state of Illinois. Marlin was a hard worker but under that tough exterior was a tender, generous, and giving mother and friend. It didnt matter if you were a stranger, she would help anyone she could and if she didnt have something she would get it for you. She loved Jesus, read her bible, and had a deep faith. Marlin spent 3 years at Hickory Grove where she left quite an impact on everyone there. She found joy in lifes simple pleasures and was a vibrant spirit in her community. Marlin is survived by her daughter, Anita Gunn, of Carthage, IL; her brother, Terry 'Butch' (Pat) Squier of Roanoke, IL; and her sister, Robyn (Bill) Tatum of Carthage, IL; her nieces, Melanie (Richard) Douglas and Jennifer (D.L.) Peterson as well as many other nieces and nephews; her "adopted daughters," Loretta Blodgett, Lisa Ross, Kristen Doyle, and her "California daughters" Meli and Geena, who were like family to her, as well as her beloved pets, Cashew and Tippi. Marlin was predeceased by her loving parents and her brothers, Ronald, Donald, Jerry, Charlie, Lyndell, Jay, and John. A celebration of life will be held from 11am 2pm on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at the VFW in Carthage. Memorials may be made out to the family for funeral expenses. Printy Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Services Celebration of Life Thursday July 24, 2025 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Carthage VFW 29 North Madison Street Carthage, IL 62321