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Marilyn Jean Schmitt

1953 - 2020

BORN

1953

DIED

2020

Marilyn Schmitt Obituary

Schmitt, Marilyn Jean

Marilyn Jean Schmitt, beloved daughter of the late James and Betty Gaut, born December 9, 1953 in Chicago, Illinois, passed away at the age of 67 on December 11, 2020 in Tucson, Arizona. She dedicated her life and career to helping and caring for others, working as an ultrasound technician for over 35 years in hospitals in both Illinois and Arizona. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, William J. Schmitt. Marilyn was the loving mother of Lisa Briggs and stepmother of Lisa Schmitt; cherished grandmother of Isabelle, Elliot, and Adrian Lopez, and Stephanie and Brian Johnston. She was the dear sister of Gary (Maggie) and James (Suzanne) Gaut; fond aunt of Jason and James Gaut, III, and great-aunt to Lincoln and Liam Gaut. Her kindness, sense of humor, and generous heart endeared her to her family and close friends. A memorial service celebrating Marilyn's life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 15th, 2021 at Queen of All Saints, 6280 N. Sauganash in Chicago. Interment to follow at All Saints Cemetery, 700 N. River Rd., Des Plaines. Those who wish to support places meaningful to her can donate in Marilyn's memory to the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona, PWR Gym of Tucson, AZ, or Misericordia Home of Chicago.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 9, 2021.

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Jim & Suzanne

June 22, 2024

Missing and thinking about you a little more than usual today. We heard a song that you liked and it brought back memories. We also got to see Nancy and Lisa H. over the weekend. Nancy sure does miss you. We miss you as well as your sweet face, voice, heart and hugs! It is just not the same without you. As you see your beautiful daughter is very happy, it is a true joy to see her in that place permanently. We love you always.

Jim and Suzanne

January 20, 2024

It's a cold but beautiful day out and the sunshine reminded us of you today.
It's warm and happy just like you have always been. Miss you so much as we go through life without you. We love you, sweet sister.

Jim & Suzanne

December 9, 2023

Beautiful Sister of ours, on this celebrated day you came into this world and grew to become a wonderful woman, mother, grandmother and wife to the love of your life. We miss you terribly and love you even more. Happy heavenly birthday Mel.

Jim & Suzanne

July 26, 2023

Dear Sister of ours, always in our hearts and minds. Ran across this picture of you and Billy at our wedding. The love between you two was beautiful and we are glad you two are together in the wild blue wonder up there.
So much love,
Jim & Suzanne

Suzanne

May 14, 2023

Dear Mel, on this Mother's Day, we just wanted to say how much you have always been admired for taking care of you daughter. She's quite a woman and has a lot of you in her. Just like you, she's a great mom too.
Love you and miss you very much.

Suzanne

May 3, 2023

Sister of mine, just wanted to say how much you are missed and I love you. Always seeing Cardinals.

Cathy Russell

May 3, 2023

Marilyn was the kind of woman you never forget. She was so fun to be around and when I first moved to Tucson, she and Bill became my instant friends. I will never forget the fun gatherings she would host at her home. She spoke many words of wisdom into my life. Marilyn was always talking about her beautiful daughter and grandchildren. And I loved looking at her pictures of all of them. She will always be remembered. Prayers for all of her family and friends that miss her every day.

Suzanne

December 29, 2022

Dearest Sister Mel
We had a wonderful Christmas this year at a little place in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. It was a bit cold, but you were there with us. Your heart, memory and smile always keeps us warm inside. Everyone there loves your daughter, she is family. Please watch over her with this new year approaching and tell her of the beautiful woman that she and deserves the best of everything in life while she has it. Your grand babies deserve to see her have it as well.
I love and will always miss you, my sweet sister.

Jim & Suzanne Gaut

December 9, 2022

My dearest Mel, time keeps rolling by as your birthday is here, but you are not. We miss your big, sweet smile, soft tone and person. You are loved.
Always.

Suzanne

July 5, 2022

Had a great time with your baby girl in Tucson and traveling to Mississippi. Fill her new home with your beautiful spirit. I love and miss you, Mel.

Suzanne

April 19, 2022

I love you and I miss you, beautiful sister.

Suzanne

March 22, 2022

Just thinking about you. You are very loved and terribly missed.

Suzanne

March 11, 2022

We miss you so much everyday sweet sister.

Suzanne

January 21, 2022

Mel, another year has passed and another year without you. You are extremely missed and loved. Your grandkids are amazing and growing up so fast. We know you keep watch over them. Please give Lisa the strength she needs, she misses talking to you so much and a lot is going on right now. I love you and miss you every day, big sister.

Jim & Suzanne

December 2, 2021

It's a beautiful, sunny day here and was thinking of you. So many great times all together. We love and miss you so much, Mel-O-Mine.
Fly high big sister and keep watch over your baby girl.

Suzanne

November 1, 2021

Always thinking of you and wanted to say how much I love and miss you.

Suzanne

October 4, 2021

We love and miss you, our beautiful sister. Always on our minds and in our hearts.

Suzanne

September 17, 2021

Thinking of you today and just wanted to say I love and miss you.

Lisa Briggs

September 8, 2021

I love you, Mom. You are everything to me and everything I want to be.

Suzanne

July 2, 2021

Thinking of you today, as always. The Cardinals stop in quite often reminding us of you and Billy. Take care of our hearts as we hold you so dear. I love you, my wonderful, beautiful sister.

Suzanne

June 20, 2021

Mel, just thinking about you and wanted to say how missed and loved you are. Our lives aren't same without you and your sweet heart, beautiful smile and wonderful hugs. You went way too soon. Please watch over Lisa. We all see you in beautiful things. Hug all our other Angels for us. Love, love, and more love. Always.

Carla Mae Rayburn

May 10, 2021

Thoughts to all that adored this wonderful lady.
Her goodness was unmatched.
Donation: (KWC) Kids Who Count.

Suzanne

May 6, 2021

Mel you are so missed, we are still waiting for a phone call from you with your sweet and loving voice. God took you from us way too fast and way too soon. You were a special angel sent from Heaven and now you are our angel watching over us. So much love we will always have for each other. Please hug all of our angels up there for us. It gives us solace knowing you and Billy are together again. So much love to you, my beautiful Sister.

Cathy Russell

May 5, 2021

Marilyn always made me laugh and would see the good in any situation. She was one of my favorite co-worker's that became a very good friend. I will cherish all the great memories we made. RIP my dear friend. You will be misssed but will never be forgotten.

Sr. Rosemary and the Residents of Misericordia

May 5, 2021

Our sympathy and special prayers for Marilyn and all her family and friends.

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