Marsha R. Wildasin

SKOKIE, IL Marsha R. Wildasin, 59, formerly of Cleona, died peacefully on September 21, 2012, after a long battle with cancer. Marsha was born in Lebanon, on January 24, 1953. After graduating from Cedar Crest High School in 1971, Marsha's adventurous spirit led her and 3 friends to devote several years to traveling through New England and Canada. The beauty of Vermont matched the beauty of Marsha's soul and she called Vermont her home for many years, during which Marsha earned a bachelor's degree in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Vermont. During the last 15 years, Marsha enjoyed life with her long-time partner, Dr. Michael Glade. They settled in Skokie, IL., where Marsha worked as the Midwest representative of a Pittsburgh-based nutrition company and was an avid gardener, bird-watcher, butterfly enthusiast, art lover and outdoorswoman. Marsha and Mike traveled extensively within the U.S. and in Hawaii, Mexico and Europe. Marsha volunteered her time and talents to a number of charitable organizations and especially loved her work with the Cancer Wellness Center. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Robert and Sadie Bucks; paternal grandmother, Helen Wentling; father, Richard Wildasin; uncle Lester Bucks; aunt Cathyrn Turner; and grandnewphew, Robbie. Marsha is survived by her soul mate, Dr. Michael Glade; mother, Jane Valansky of Annville; her brother, Greg Wildasin of Vermont; her brother, Gary Wildasin and his wife, Sally of Annville; her sister, Marie Kayhart and her husband, David of Vermont; six nieces and nephews, (Kyrsha, Megan, Rob, Ty, Carly, Kelsey); seven grandnieces and nephews, (Logan, Zoe, Sadie, Otie, Will, Addie, and Alex); her aunt Joyce Bucks; her aunt Irene Hess and her husband, Blaine; her aunt Mildred Emrich; and many cousins and their families. In lieu of flowers, Marsha asks that memorial contributions honoring her memory be sent to the Cancer Wellness Center, 215 Revere Drive, Northbrook, IL 60062.