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Marjorie Leable Obituary
Marj taught English for 32 years at Oak Lawn Community High School, including Honors and Advanced Placement English and American Literature. She was admired for her dedication to teaching and her talent for making displays of historical memorabilia relating to the literature. Many remember her quick wit and storytelling.
It was at Oak Lawn that Marj began lifelong friendships with her fellow teachers and their families. The group of friends had fun dining and traveling together. After retirement, she cherished their weekly breakfast get-togethers. Marj loved teaching, was an avid reader, and enjoyed cooking and gardening.
She is survived by her sisters Kathleen Leable of Highland Park, IL.; Maribeth (Steve) Dalbec of Wadsworth, IL.; Lorraine (Jack) Grubaugh of Martin, TN.; and Marilynn Link of Gurnee, IL. She was preceded in death by her sister Patricia Leable. Also surviving are nieces and nephews Daniel Grubaugh (Kathryn Fallows) and Catharina Grubaugh of Philadelphia, PA; Aubrey Dalbec and David Dalbec of Eagle River, WI.; and Madeleine Dalbec of Wadsworth, IL.
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douglas gunderson
July 4, 2023
yes, I finished my HS @ Warren, I remember her sister Patricia, and Kathy who all road the Warren school bus. I had 3 bros, 3 sisters, another BIG Catholic family. the boys all went to St Patrick's in Wadsworth, memories............
Carmelo Baglieri
February 13, 2023
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Miss Leable. Such a Fantastic teacher, and even better person. Miss Leable helped me immensely in English. She didn´t just teach; she made class and school, enjoyable and fun! Miss Leable is sorely missed. .
May she rest in peace at the right hand of the Father.
Marion
January 31, 2022
Marj & I became friends working at Williams Sonoma & our friendship lasted long after we left Williams Sonoma. We come from different backgrounds, but we had the same sense of humor & we shared a love for food (esp. a great burger) & good restaurants. I miss her terribly. She was a dear friend & friends like her don't come along very often in your life.
Kristine
October 6, 2021
She changed my life by encouraging me to go to college. I will forever appreciate her and hope she did not suffer.
Jane Surma
October 4, 2021
Marge was my colleague at OLCHS for many years. She was always willing to give a helping hand. I loved her sense of humor and her wit. She will be missed.
Brooke Simon-Futterer
October 4, 2021
Ms. Leable was an amazing instructor!!! I has here for AP English Honors in 1989/90. She brought baked goods for the class all the time! She was a a fabulous teacher and really encouraged my love of reading. She had some of us "silly string" Mr. O wearing paper bags as a disguise. She was clearly a prankster!! RIP!!!
Gregg Macek
October 3, 2021
Ms. Leable was a compassionate and dedicated teacher. She was extremely witty and could verbally spar with anyone many times putting us arrogant smart alecs in our place.
Susan Crenshaw Rose
September 26, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss. Some of my happiest memories are at your farm when Margie and I were in St. Pat´s. I am so glad she had a good life. My best to all her family.
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