Marilyn R. Church of Mentor, passed away peacefully Oct. 17, 2018, with her family by her side.
A long-time resident of Mentor, Marilyn was born April 18, 1924, in Marion.
Her days were spent playing outdoors at the family farm and acting out dramatic plays with her friends. She graduated from Ohio University during World War II, and promptly got a job as a traveling sample girl for Proctor & Gamble. From there, she became a social worker and then finally an elementary school teacher, until her retirement in the late 1980s.
Marilyn was active as a volunteer for many local libraries, a supporter of PBS and NPR, and a fervent supporter of and volunteer for the Lake County Historical Society. She treasured the friendships that she made throughout her 94 years.
Marilyn is survived by her sons, John K. (Judith) Church, Jr. and Michael E. Church; grandchildren, Molly Church, Jessica (Brian) Bealler and Ian Church; and two great-grandsons, Aidan and Dylan.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John K. Church, Sr.
The family wishes to thank the staff at Salida Woods Assisted Living and Great Lakes Caring Hospice for their excellent care and service.
Per Marilyn's wishes, there will be no visitation or services.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you donate to the Lake County Historical Society or Great Lakes Caring.
Arrangements are entrusted to McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Homes in Willoughby and Mentor.
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