Mariette M. LeBlanc

LeBlanc, Mariette M. died on May 8, 2008 in Toledo, Ohio where she resided the past few years though the majority of her life was in Chicago, Illinois. Born February 12, 1922 she was the daughter of the late professor Joseph LeBlanc, Ph.D. and Celeste Lombard LeBlanc. Mariette leaves behind many cousins in the United States and Canada. Miss LeBlanc graduated from Immaculata High School, Chicago, Barat College, Lake Forest, Illinois, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, where she earned her graduate degree. From her college graduation to her retirement at age 65, Mariette's whole professional life was in an academic setting. In her first four years she taught elementary and secondary students. Her appointment in the late 1940's as a faculty member began a 39 year career at Loyola University Chicago. An administrative career began as both Dean of Women and International Student Advisor. Later she was appointed Dean of Students. In the early 1970's the Board of Trustees appointed her Vice President for Student Services making her the first female Vice President where she served until her retirement. Upon retirement the Board of Trustees awarded Mariette an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Laws. Mariette's professional activities included Commissioner on the North Central Accreditation Association of Higher Education of Colleges and Universities, Member of the Board of Trustees of the former Mallinkrodt College, president of the Illinois Association of Women Deans and Counselors. She received the Victor R. Yanitelli, S.J. award for outstanding service to the profession of student personnel in Jesuit Higher Education from the Jesuit Association of Student Personnel administrators. Outside interest included travel to the east and west coasts of the United States and to Canada, as well as many cities in Europe. Her love of good writers of mystery stories was well known as well as her love of searching out and enjoying good restaurants in Chicago and in the greater Toledo area. Art museums of all sizes and art galleries always held high interest. Mariette's paper weight collection was mementos of the many cities she visited as well as from friends who knew of her interest in them. She gives thanks to Patricia Danford and Joan Neuser and their families for their loving friendship and support, with special thanks to Phil and Carol Toney. She also wanted to thank Dagmar and John Woeller and the rest of her Sunset House family. Mariette will be buried with her parents at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Evanston, Illinois. There will be no visitation. A Memorial Mass will be scheduled at a later date. Arrangements by Coyle Funeral Home.