Marilyn Gardner age 73 of Evanston.
Marilyn was born March 26, 1943 in Washington, D.C. Beloved wife of the late Larry Gardner; loving daughter of Faith and the late Robert F. Tschannen; dear sister of Carol Beekman; fond aunt of Heather Collins; great aunt of Ashley and Erica Collins.
Marilyn graduated from Northwestern University where she received her Master’s Degree in Geography and from Valparaiso University where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Geography, Theology and English.
She was Past President of Evanston Amateur Radio Community and Choir Director at Bethlehem Lutheran Church.
Will lie in state Tuesday April 26, 2016, 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1334 Wesley Ave., Evanston, IL 60201.
Interment St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery, Skokie, IL. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Funeral info (847) 675-1990 or www.donnellanfuneral.com. – See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries