Marilyn Gutman
October 15, 1930 — May 25, 2015
Marilyn Sheahen Gutman, born October 15, 1930, passed away on May 25, 2015, Memorial Day, in Crystal Lake, Illinois after a brief illness; she was 84 years old.
She was the daughter of the late Madeline (Bock) and Howard Sheahen of Highland Park, Illinois. She is reunited with her husband of 60 years, Michael, who passed away in 2012. She is survived by her children and families, Larry and Toni Gutman of Shreveport, Louisiana; John and Sally Gutman of Gig Harbor, Washington; Michelle (Gutman) and John Trost of McHenry, Illinois; grandchildren and families Matthew and Abigail Gutman, Michael and Melissa Gutman, Benjamin Gutman, Daniel and Colleen Gutman, Sydney Trost, Ramsey Trost, great-grandchildren Brennan Gutman, Annie Gutman, John Luke Gutman, Ethan Gutman, Bella Gutman.
Marilyn grew up in Highland Park, Illinois; was a graduate of Elm Place School, and Highland Park High School; and attended Barat College in Lake Forest, Illinois. She worked for the Census Bureau, Northshore Railroad, and Lorraine-Ann dress shop in Arlington Heights. She married Michael Gutman in 1952.
She loved travel, wine, bridge, and golf. As a younger woman, she was a competitive bowler. She was a devoted spouse and companion, a stay-at-home Mom, who taught her children to be themselves, see the world, find their passion, and make a life for themselves. She was well-read and informed, and had a sharp sense of humor even in her failing health.
Marilyn will be missed by the many family, friends, neighbors, and acquaintances that she touched.
There will be no service at this time. A celebration of her life will be planned later.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the JourneyCare Hospice Foundation, 405 Lake Zurich Rd., Barrington, IL 60010 or through www.hospiceanswers.org