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Marion Leavy

1938 - 2018

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1938

DIED

2018

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Marion Leavy Obituary

Leavy, Marion Louise (Spierling) Age 79, affectionately known as "Mickey", born August 3, 1938, passed away February 25, 2018. Loving wife to Daniel R. Leavy; mother to Carron Poulos, George J. Poulos Jr., Mary Bigwood (Michael), Ricky T. Poulos; grandmother to Melissa Coconas-Cade, Kyle T. Boyko, James M. Bigwood, Nikki Poulos; aunt to many and loving sister-in-law to Gloria Spierling. Co-founder of OIPA, IPHS, and a member of the IPGC. She loved animals, gardening, nature, and was an avid reader. In lieu of flowers, make donations to ASPCA and Wounded Warriors Project. Service Friday, March 2, 2018, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Symonds Fairbrother Funeral Home, 4447 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL 60641. 773-286-5610. Burial Fairview Memorial Park, Northlake, IL.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 1, 2018.

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Bob Scharba

April 9, 2019

I'm only hearing about this now, more than a year later. I recall with great affection the years we worked together at the U of I along with Carron. The times were not always so great...but the friendship was irreplaceable. Mickey was ever a fiercely loyal friend, with a hilarious sense of humor and a laugh that could set the room rocking. I really missed her all those subsequent years. I missed sharing the rides home, the gossip, and the laughs. Rest easy, sweet lady. And Carron my dear, please be happy...you deserve to be.

Willie Forbes

April 1, 2018

Mickey's friendship was really precious to us over the last 18 years. Although we are in Scotland we shared many things in common, not least our shared Forbes family history here in the Scottish Highlands. It was wonderful to meet Mickey and her wonderful cousin, Jeanie, over here in Scotland on two separate occasions. For a long time barely a day went by when we weren't sharing the 'deep and meaningfuls' of life via email and the occasional phone call - and of course, plenty talk about her fondness for her Scottish heritage. Mickey, a lady of immense intelligence, wisdom and generosity, thank you for your wonderful friendship! Our thoughts and prayers to all her family at this difficult time.

Rhona Forbes

April 1, 2018

We were so saddened to hear of your mothers passing, we enjoyed her company along with Jeannie her cousin on a few occasions here in Scotland. We often talk of those days and fondly remember her. Love to you all x

Patty Jankowski

March 1, 2018

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of Mickey's family. Carron and Mary our love is with you and your families. I know that George and Ricky are with your mom now. Day by day you will become stronger I promise you that. Thoughts and prayers to you
Love,
Patty and Rich Jankowski

Jean Bauman

March 1, 2018

I will my Cousin so much. We have shared many happy memories together, especially our trips to Scotland. Such fun we had.
Rest in peace, dear Cousin.

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