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Marilyn
Cahill View Guestbook Keepsake Page Birth: 9/27/1935 Death: 4/12/2010 Interred: |
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Visitation Information: Obituary: Marilyn Cahill was the loving and devoted wife of Larry Cahill for 53 happy years of marriage and was also the caring mother of five children; two daughters Mary & Kathleen; and three sons Terry, Tom and Tim. She was also a grandmother to Matt, Chris, Dan, Katie, Patrick, Megan, Sean and Conner.Marilyn Ann Cahill passed away April 12, 2010 after a prolonged battle with cancer. Marilyn was born September 27, 1935 in Chicago IL to Walter A. Schmunk and Annabelle Navin Schmunk. In 1953 Marilyn graduated from Madonna High School, Aurora IL, and in 1955 she received an associate degree from Alverno College in Milwaukee, WI. Marilyn married her high school sweetheart Larry Cahill on August 18, 1956. They remained partners for life. They made homes in Rockford, IL, Batavia IL, Dunwoody GA, and Shawnee Ok. While living in Shawnee, Marilyn was a docent at the Mabee Gerrer Museum of Art and a member of the Altar and Rosary Society at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church. Recently they moved to Olympia WA to be closer to family. Marilyn loved a stimulating conversation, watching the stock market, reading, and tending her rose garden.Marilyn loved her family and rejoiced over the opportunity to host family reunions or Christmas gatherings which were often held at the Cahill’s home in Shawnee, Oklahoma. She seemed to have limitless tolerance for family, siblings, kids, grand kids, friends and even other family member’s pets when required. It was a joy to witness a Cahill get together at Marilyn’s home. There was never a fixed agenda or expectation from Marilyn. She was content as long as the family was gathered and people were enjoying themselves. There were occasions at these gatherings when several family members might be planning to go to the YMCA, several others were off to bike ride, some headed to swimming, and still others planning kayaking or supporting trips to Lowe’s. Like the activities, meal times and menus were flexible. (Often a touchy subject for holiday hosts but not Marilyn) Often as not, menus spanned from traditional; to just pie and ice cream for some of the grandkids and grandparents. All of this was not only acceptable to Marilyn but it added to her joy to see everyone doing what they were happiest doing. She was happy just to have everyone assembled. On occasion the family played games of charades. Marilyn had a particular prowess for the mechanics of this game, although she was often chided for “spilling the beans” with clues that included words.She loved conversation with Family and Friends. I remember hours spent with Marilyn in conversations around the table, on the porch or out on the patio as she and her sisters, Larry, brother in laws and kids, kids discussed almost any topic. The conversations were often punctuated with a high pitch HA ha from Marilyn and often she would interrupt herself with”you know what I mean”. I’m sure those that knew Marilyn best can hear her in their minds even now.Marilyn had a unique affinity for finding interest in and beauty everywhere she went. Perhaps, it was that she was so unassuming that everything seemed new or fresh to her. I remember her marveling at the palm trees and harbor in San Diego, marveling at the buildings, grounds and art at the Paul Getty Museum in L.A., taken by the incredible sweetness of freshly picked strawberries, and walking along the ocean beach. In summary, Marilyn loved life and was devoted to her family. She loved reading, conversations with friends and family and was tolerant and accepting of others. She was loved and she will be missed deeply by her family, friends and acquaintances.A fund is created in memory of Marilyn Cahill to benefit The Seven Fountains Educational Sponsorship Program, to donate please deposit at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Account Number 1865544405.You may leave memories and condolences for the family by clicking on "View Guestbook" below. View Guestbook Keepsake Page |
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