Marlys A. Odean

Marlys A. Odean obituary, Sugar Grove, IL

Marlys A. Odean

Marlys Odean Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by The Healy Chapel Funeral & Cremation Services - Aurora Facility on Apr. 25, 2024.

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Marlys Ann Odean was called to life on April 20th, 2024. She was born on December 12, 1930 in Red Wing, MN to Edward and Leonora Kohrs. She was baptized into Christ on January 1, 1931 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Hay Creek, MN and was confirmed there on April 2, 1944.
She was married to Walter H. Odean on August 18, 1951 and they celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary before Walter's passing in 2014. They began their married life in Ottawa, Ontario Canada and moved to Aurora, IL in 1954 when Walter began serving as Principal and teacher at Emmanuel Lutheran School.
Marlys and Walter were blessed with three children and became happy grandparents with the arrival of grandsons John, Ethan and Logan.
During her life, Marlys was an active member of Emmanuel, supporting both the church and school in many capacities. She worked as the school secretary during Walter's tenure as principal and for many years after. She served as the elected secretary of the Emmanuel Voter's Assembly. Marlys also supported the work of the Altar and Flower Guild and the Lutheran Women's Missionary League.
She enjoyed many hobbies including sewing, knitting, crocheting, and was an avid reader.
Marlys is survived by her sons Paul (Michele), John (Charlotte) and daughter Carol (Patrick) Jennings; grandsons John (Kellie) Jennings, Ethan and Logan Odean; and great-grandchildren Adelaide and Rowan. She is also survived by her sister Audrey (James) Horn, sister- in-law Doris Kohrs, brother- in-law Joseph Kunze and many nephews and nieces.
She was proceeded in death by her husband, Walter H. Odean, parents Edward and Leonora Kohrs, father and mother- in-law Walter and Helena Odean, brother John Kohrs, sisters Marilyn Diercks, Yvonne Kunze and by in-laws Stanley Diercks, Laura Olson, Laurence and Vernice Odean, Doris and John Jagger, Dorothy and Clarence Schulz.
Visitation will be at The Healy Chapel, 332 W. Downer Place, Aurora, IL 60506 on Friday, April 26th from 4:00-7:00 PM. Funeral services will take place at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 550 Fourth Ave in Aurora, on Saturday, April 27th at 10:00 AM with the Rev. Jacob Stoltzman officiating. Interment will be at Lincoln Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to Emmanuel Lutheran Church or the Emmanuel Altar and Flower Guild.
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