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MARILYN AUGSBURGER Obituary
Born May 13, 1938, in Indianapolis, Ind., Marilyn Marie Spreen was the daughter of Edward and Florence (Hughes) Spreen. Marilyn met and married Jerry Augsburger while they were both undergraduates at Ball State University in Muncie, Ind. They celebrated their 50th anniversary in August 2007.
She was a retired educator of 38 years. She enjoyed gardening, gourmet cooking and traveling, particularly to England. Marilyn was a lifelong supporter of the arts and was a longtime member of The Art Institute of Chicago and the Field Museum. She was an avid reader and bridge player and enjoyed public television. Marilyn had a deep love for her family and was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.
In her life, Marilyn was active in AAUW, the University Women's Club at Northern Illinois University, the DeKalb County 4-C board, the Methodist church and Girl Scouts.
Marilyn is survived by her husband, Jerry, of DeKalb; a daughter, Connie (Brian Buzard) Augsburger of Mount Morris; a son, Michael (Eun Young) Augsburger of DeKalb; and four grandchildren, Daniel (fiancée, Lote Vong) and Elizabeth Augsburger, both of DeKalb, and Christine and Stephen Buzard, both of Mount Morris. She is also survived by two brothers, Nicholas Spreen of Alexandria, Ind., and Thomas (Sharon) Spreen of Gainesville, Fla.; three nephews, John and Luke Spreen of Gainesville and Jeffrey (Barbara) Spreen of Black Earth, Wis.; a niece, Annetta (Steven) Smith of Zionsville, Ind.; three brothers-in-law, Ellis (Myrna) Augsburger of Walnut Creek, Ohio, Robert (Carol) Augsburger of Fort Wayne, Ind., and Jesse Habegger of Berne, Ind.; and numerous other nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
There will be no visitation, and the funeral will be held for immediate family only. The family is planning a celebration of Marilyn's life to take place in the spring at a time and place to be announced.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established by the family to benefit, among other causes, the Cancer Care Center at Kishwaukee Community Hospital in DeKalb.
For information, call Anderson Funeral Home in DeKalb at 815-756-1022.
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Michelle Lovell
March 14, 2008
Dear Jerry, Connie, Mike and familes,
I am sorry to hear of your loss, words can add comfort, but when I read of Marilyn's passing, I hear that laugh of hers running through my brain when the "gals" were playing bridge and the days of "Warren Place" and what a truly remarkable and Christian woman she was -- right now, I can only imagine that there is one HECK of a bridge game going on, and just know that she is ALWAYS with you, as my mom is with me in the love and laugther and in other small ways -- My love to all of you.
Michelle (Fogel) Lovell
Deb Sudbury
March 13, 2008
Dear Jerry, Connie and Mike, spouses and grandchildren,
Please accept my most heartfelt sympathy at this difficult time. Marilyn was a wonderful teacher and a kind person who made a tremendous difference in my life.
Ed and Edna Schramm
March 12, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sorrowful time.
Avis Hulvey
March 12, 2008
Jerry and family,
May you find strength in the love of family and friends and in the love of your Heavenly Father.
Avis & Richard Hulvey, cousins of Jerry - Ossian, IN
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Linda Kerr
March 12, 2008
I knew Marilyn as "Dan's grandmother." She was a kind woman who did lots for other people. My condolences to her family.
Dawn Anderson
March 12, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Carolyn Cooney
March 12, 2008
My thoughts are with you during this difficult time. May happy memories help give you comfort.
Linda Buhr
March 11, 2008
Please know that your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Bonnie Benson
March 11, 2008
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathies. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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