MARILYN DOCKUS

1933 - 2023

MUNDELEIN - Marilyn Dockus (nee Breitzke), 89, died peacefully at her home in Mundelein, Illinois, on February 21, 2023. Born and raised on the South Side of Chicago, Marilyn was a 35-year resident of Arlington Heights before moving to Mundelein in 2008. She was a longtime employee of the Arthur J. Gallagher Insurance Agency, where she became that organization's first female Area Vice President. Marilyn was married to Edward Slajchert from 1952 until his death in 1971. They had one daughter, Joanne. In 1973, Marilyn met and wed John Dockus. They were together for 39 years until his death in 2012. Marilyn is survived by her daughter, Joanne Watt; granddaughters, Katherine (Martin) Shaw and Dana, and grandson, Andrew; great-granddaughters, Isis and Kateri Shaw; and sister, Dolores Harder. She is predeceased by her parents, Philip and Crescentia Breitzke; her brother, Norbert; and by her son-in-law, Bradley Watt. Visitation for Marilyn will be held from 3-7 pm on Sunday, February 26, at Glueckert Funeral Home, 1520 N. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights, IL. A Funeral Mass will be held the following day, Monday, February 27, at 10 am at Saint James Parish, 831 N. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights, IL, where Marilyn and her husband John were established members. Interment will be at St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery in Palatine. Those wishing to make donations in Marilyn's name may mail them to Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, c/o Advancement, 355 E. Erie Street, 10th Floor, South Suite, Chicago, IL 60611. Funeral information and condolences can be given at www.GlueckertFH.com or 847-253-0168.