Marsha L. Ayola

Marsha L. Ayola obituary, Romeoville, IL

Marsha L. Ayola

Marsha Ayola Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Goodale Memorial Chapel & Heartland Cremation Services on Nov. 4, 2025.

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Marsha L. Ayola
Nee Craig
Age 83 passed away Saturday November 1, 2025, at her residence in Lockport, Il where she resided for most of her life, formerly of Joliet. A friend to all, Marsha, greeted customers with a smile and a familiar face at Walgreens in Lockport where she worked for many years. Prior to Walgreens, Marsha retired from the Dominics food store in Joliet. She is survived by her loving children Edward Haberkorn, Brett Haberkorn, Howard Haberkorn, and Annette Downey; siblings Barbara French, Susie (Danny) Hennessey, Julie (Jim) Ardaugh, John (Debbie) Craig, and James "Butch" (Cathy) Craig; grandchildren Jamie (Tony) Vaccaro, Kacee (Miles) Eichholtz, Casey James Haberkorn, and Megan Haberkorn, also numerous great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents John and Genevieve Craig, also a sister Joan (Robert) Moore. Per her family's wishes, services at this time will be private, cremation rites will be accorded.

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