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Marlene Majeske Obituary

Majeske, Marlene J. (nee Drehobl) Of Morton Grove, formerly of Chicago. Beloved wife of Joseph; dear mother of Fayette (Tony) Quintus, Donna (Phil) Wiemerslage, Joseph (Lisa) and Jeana (Benjamin) Marqueda; loving grandmother of Meghan (Rick), Peter (Kathleen), Molly (Aaron), Thomas, Timothy, Joseph, Rebeca, Sofia and Luke; cherished great-grandmother of Lily, Nolan, Ricky Bear and Norah; fond sister of Geraldine Fricke. Funeral from Simkins Funeral Home, 6251 Dempster St., Morton Grove, Tuesday 9:30 a.m. to St. Martha Church, Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. Visitation Monday 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to American Lung Association, 55 W. Wacker Dr., Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60601 appreciated. Sign online guestbook at http://www.simkinsfh.com/ or 847-965-2500.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 10, 2014.

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Gloria Springer Strauss

August 17, 2014

Wow! I was truly shaken to hear that Marlene passed away. We attended both St. Alphonsus and Immaculata together. I will always remember her beautiful eyes and smile as well as her vibrant personality. Please accept my sincere sympathy. I will keep your family in my prayers.

Bonnie Hannon (Relli)

August 13, 2014

Dearest Joe and Marlene's children and grandchildren, Please accept my sympathies and condolences at what must be a very sad time in your lives. Your mother lived right around the corner from me (I lived on Southport Avenue) in those days. I now live in Barrington, Illinois. What can I say? I will remember you in my prayers and know that you had a very wonderful grandmother, mother and wife. She and I were always looking for ways to get together, but it wasn't possible--she had a very wonderful life with your father, Joe. She worried more about him than anyone else. God love you and rejoice in the wife and mother that you had!!! Bonnie Relli Hannon I now use my whole name Bonnie Spaccarelli Hannon

Lori Kirkley McNamara

August 12, 2014

Please accept my sympathy in the loss of your wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. I went to high school with Marlene, and although we were not close, I remember her beautiful smile. She will be remembered in my prayers.

Bob and Anne Dougherty

August 11, 2014

To a beautiful woman, with a dazzling smile; always ready to lend a hand and share an adventure. Many, many hours we spent on the front stoop, watching the kids and sharing laughs. Rest in His peace dear friend, and may we meet again to share the memories on Heaven's front porch.
Love always,
Anne and Bob

Frank & Barbara Rechtien

August 11, 2014

Joe~

Frank & I were very sorry to learn of Marlene's passing. We had been reminiscing just recently about that Halloween party we threw on Keeler those many years ago..what fun we had!

We are up north and unable to attend the services, but we will be thinking of you and the whole family during this very sad time and will be with you in spirit.

Our deepest condolences.

August 11, 2014

Mrs. Majeske will be in our thoughts and prayers as will the entire Majeske family.
I remember that beautiful smile and only being treated like family. So many great memories,

With Love,
The Hogen's

Jill Rechtien Marshall

August 10, 2014

Faye, Donna, "Bucky" & Jeana,

Very sorry to hear about your mom. It's been a long time but I remember her fondly from the old neighborhood. She always welcomed my brother and me into the house and made us feel like part of the family. May the wonderful memories you have of her comfort you during this difficult time.

To the entire Majeske Family, my deepest condolences.

Diane (Lauer) Cozza

August 10, 2014

Hoping that all the beautiful memories of such a beautiful, happy lady will be the ones that will stay with you and your family. Marlene & I were classmates & all my memories are happy ones.

Kathy Deniston Gleason

August 10, 2014

My sincere condolences & prayers to the family of Marlene Majeske. I was a "Mac" classmate'60. So very sorry for your loss of your wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and dear friend to many. Blessings, Kathy Gleason

Lorraine Springer

August 10, 2014

I'm so sorry to hear about Marlene's passing. My sympathies to her family.
She was my high school classmate and I have fond memories.

Simkins Funeral Home

August 10, 2014

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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Memorial Events
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11

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Simkins Funeral Home

6251 Dempster Street, Morton Grove, IL 60053-2818

Aug

12

Funeral

9:30 a.m.

Simkins Funeral Home

6251 Dempster Street, Morton Grove, IL 60053-2818

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12

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Martha Church

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