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MARILYN SCHWEITZER Obituary

Marilyn, 69, of KC North went to be with the Lord on Tuesday June 24, 2014 at her home. Born Aug. 29, 1944 in Cayce, SC to Walter and Marthajane Sell. She was a 1966 graduate of KU School of Education and went on to teach Jr. High English and Social Studies. In 1968 Marilyn married Thomas, they celebrated 45 years together. After raising her 2 daughters she started a new career in insurance sales, operating Schweitzer and Assoc. She was a leader in her community, including being past presidents of the NKC PTA, Northland Chamber of Commerce, SafeHaven, NKC Hospital Community Advisory Board, and PEO Chapter JC. Also, she was very active with Clay County Parks Board, Soroptimist Northland, KC Symphony Guild, and longtime member of St. James Lutheran Church. Marilyn was preceded in death by her father and brother, Ben Sell. Survivors include her husband; 2 daughters, Karin (Sean) Shaughnessey and Kristi (Mike) Cavanaugh; her mother, and 4 grandchildren, Colton, Megan, Thomas, and Daniel. A memorial service will be held at 12 PM Saturday June 28, 2014 at St. James Lutheran Church, 1104 NE Vivion Rd. The Family will receive friends from 10 AM-12 PM at the church. Memorials are suggested to Kansas City Symphony Guild and St. James Lutheran Memorial Fund. (Arr. White Chapel Funeral Home, 816-452-8419) D. W. Newcomer's Sons Funeral Homes, Cemeteries, Crematories 816-452-8419 www.dwnwhitechapel.com

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Published by Kansas City Star on Jun. 26, 2014.

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Laurie Burgess

June 27, 2014

I first met Marilyn in 2003 when I joined the Kansas City Symphony Guild. Marilyn welcomed me and we became friends instantly; discovering among other things that we were both KU Jayhawks in the School of Education at the same time and that we share a summer wedding anniversary. Words can not express my sadness at the loss of my beautiful friend.

June 26, 2014

Tom and girls,
Marilyn was our long time friend and assisted us in so many ways through her complete knowledge of the insurance business.
She helped us over so many years and took a personal interest in our family for which we are truly grateful.
We send our love and sympathy to the three of you.
Flo and Don Brown

Kathleen Heiling

June 26, 2014

I am very sorry to read of the passing of Mrs. Schweitzer. She was my 7th grade Unified Studies teacher at Old Mission Junior High School. I learned a lot in her class and enjoyed having her as a teacher very much.

My condolences to her family at this difficult time.

Sincerely,

Kathleen (Prendergast) Heiling

June 26, 2014

Tom, I know how much Marilyn meant to you. You are one of the cousins from my mother's family, and I've always enjoyed keeping in touch through the years. My thoughts and prayers will be with you as you go on with life,without your long time soul mate.
Martha Tegeler

June 26, 2014

Marilyn and I shared many good times as members of insurance organization organization WIFS. She waved to me recently after a performance of the KC Symphony - how fortunate I was to receive that greeting! Blessings to her family. Donna A Patton

Jeff Weiner

June 26, 2014

Tom and Family,
So very sorry to hear about Marilyn's very untimely passing. I trust you will all be able to take some small degree of comfort in the wonderful memories of her that will always be a part of your lives. May the lord bless you and keep you healthy and safe.

Julie Clark

June 26, 2014

So sorry to hear the news about Mrs. Schweitzer. Sending love to her family.

Pam Polson

June 26, 2014

Marilyn will be missed. We met at LeLeche League in 1970 and served on many community committees through the years. She was exceptionally smart and a joyful woman. After her chemo her hair was white and her blue eyes were radiant. She was the prettiest I had ever seen her. She will be missed and fondly remembered. Love to her beautiful family.

Lynn Noyes

June 26, 2014

Shared a long-time interest in the Symphony Guild with this lovely lady - she will be so missed. Our prayers and sympathies to the family.

Tom and Lynn Noyes

Sandra Ferguson

June 25, 2014

Will miss your smile and cheerfulness. Glad we got to take a gator ride last September. God Bless.

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28

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10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

St. James Lutheran Church

1104 NE Vivion Rd. , MO

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28

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12:00 p.m.

St. James Lutheran Church

1104 NE Vivion Rd., MO

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6600 NE Antioch Rd, Gladstone, MO 64119

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