Anthony Marshall Obituary

Marshall Jr., Anthony Ronald "Ron", 69, of Aurora, IL, passed away on Sunday, June 17, 2007. Ron was born to Anthony and Helen (Vykpisz) Marshall on June 11, 1938, in Chicago, IL. Ron joined the U.S. Navy and served as a Gunners Mate on the USS Dyess during the Korean War. After the service, he was employed for over 40 years as a Drawer in a wire manufacturing mill in Chicago. Ron was very proud to have served as President of United Steel Workers Union Local 6102 for more than 20 years. Ron's greatest gift was his family, which he adored. Survivors include his loving wife of 45 years, Linda (Data) Marshall, children, Brian (Tawnya) Marshall, Lisa (Donald) Pietrzyk and Christopher (Nikki) Marshall, grandchildren, Melissa, Amanda, Zachary, Laurel, Analyse, Alyssa and Cailey, brothers, Frank (the late Carole) Marshall, Rev. Jerry (Cindy) Marshall, sisters, Linda (Chesley) Campbell, and Carol (Bill) Sotiriou, as well as many nieces and nephews. Ron is predeceased by his parents. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 21, 2007, at 11 a.m., with Rev. Jerry Marshall officiating at Dieterle Memorial Home, 1120 S. Broadway, Montgomery, IL. The family will be receiving guests on Wednesday, June 20, 2007, from 4 to 8 p.m., at the Memorial Home. Memorials in Ron's name may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 4619 N. Ravenswood Ave., Chicago, IL, 60640. Dieterle Memorial Home, 630-897-1196.