Marilyn J. Truax, age 83, at rest on Monday, May 5, 2014 with her loving family by her side.
Marilyn is survived by her nieces and nephews, Judy (Steve Lucas) Truax of Joliet, IL, Sherry Truax, William (Donna) Truax Jr., Richard (Karen) Truax, Steve Cerutti, Dave (Cathy) Cerutti, and Mark (Laura) Cerutti all of Rockford, IL; special cousin, Arlene Ulrich; special friends, Mary and Ernest Stover and their children, Steve, David and her godchild, Susan Perry, Esther Barnabe and Lucille Gregarash; friends and caregivers, Donna Cwudzinski and Bonnie Rentschler.
Preceded in death by her parents, William and Wilemena (nee Zitzke) Truax; brothers, William, Charles, and Donald (Theresa) Truax; and sister Evelyn Cerutti.
Marilyn was a lifelong resident of the Joliet and Crest Hill area. She enjoyed bowling, going to the casino, and gardening. Marilyn was an avid Chicago Cubs, Bears, and Bulls fan. She retired from Argonne National Laboratory after over 30 years of service.
The family would like to offer a special thank you to Sister Francis at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center and all of the staff at Rosewood Care Center for their kindness and care.
A celebration on Marilyn's life will begin with a visitation on Thursday, May 8, 2014 at Tezak Funeral Home, 1211 Plainfield Road, Joliet, IL from 9-11 a.m. A service will follow the visitation in the funeral home chapel. Interment to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in Joliet.
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