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Marilyn Lillie Lovell

Lake Forest, Illinois

1930 - 2023

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Marilyn Lillie Lovell peacefully departed this life on August 27, 2023, in Lake Forest, Illinois, surrounded by her devoted husband of 71 years and loving family. Marilyn was born on July 11, 1930, in Milwaukee, WI. She was the youngest of five children. She graduated from Milwaukee's Juneau High...

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To the Lovell family, Whilst the story of Apollo 13 is well known to young boys dreaming pf flight, as a Dad later in life, the real story is Mrs Lovell. As Mr Lovell remarked, from space there is this blue and white Christmas tree. It's home to everything. I do realise now what he means, its all of us and its centre remains the family. Rest in Peace. David, Australia

British citizen , but grew up entranced by the Apollo missions and they surely would not have succeeded without the support of wives and families and women like Marilyn . Rest Well and thoughts with Jim .

Deepest condolences from the Darling family of the United Kingdom

Jim, I know I didn't know Marilyn or your self, but I have done a lot of research on your career and through that I have learned a little bit about Marilyn and very sorry for your loss. Believe it or not you both have been an inspiration to a lot of people. God's blessings on both of you and we'll see you in heaven someday

Heaven just received an upgrade upon Marilyns arrival. Job well done, now rest in peace!

Condolences and prayers to the Lovell family. I was the recipient of the Lovell medallion at Juneau High School in 1970 and have felt considerable admiration and a connection with Captain Lovell and Marilyn since-especially after watching the movie Apollo 13.

My condolences to Captain Lovell and family. I'm a space buff who always considered Captain Lovell one of my biggest heroes.

Marilyn's talent to gracefully follow Jim's career, build a beautiful family with him; and make certain that military families thrived - is commemorated forever by that Mountain on the Moon! Sincere sympathy to Jim and entire Lovell family. Your 71 years marriage - together through all of life's trials - is a marvelous record! Please know that (both of your) cordial and caring relationship with Solomon Juneau High School in Milwaukee is cherished. My dad, Elias Lane, felt honored to be your...