Place-kicker on one of Illinois’ greatest football teams — the Rose Bowl champs of 1951-52 — Savoy’s
Sam Rebecca is prepping for another celebration: his 60th wedding anniversary. Said his loving wife Marilyn: “We feel very fortunate to have each other, with both of us being in good health.”
Here's the announcement that ran in Wednesday's News-Gazette:
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Sammy and Marilyn Rebecca of Savoy are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary with a family dinner.
Sammy Rebecca and the former Marilyn Conlin were married on Jan. 7, 1956, at Holy Cross Church in Champaign.
They have four children: Marty (Mike) Sharpe of Champaign, Dan (Heidi) Rebecca of Barrington, Steve (Michelle) Rebecca of Wildwood, Mo.