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Obituary

It is with sadness that we announce the departure of our mother, Marilyn Boland, who peacefully passed away on April 22, 2025 after her battle with Alzheimers. Born on September 15, 1946 and always lived her life full of energy and fun. 

She is survived by her children – daughters Dorine Walker and Kim Russ, and son David Gatenby. Her siblings, Margaret (Margie) Jones and Maureen (Moe) Fairchild, and her grandchildren Katlin (Katie) Walker, Jake …

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Memories & condolences

Marilyn was an absolute joy to be around. It was such a joy to be apart of her caregiver team. I looked forward to our …
Marilyn was an absolute joy to be around. It was such a joy to be apart of her caregiver team. I lo…
Marilyn was an absolute joy to be around. It was such a joy to b…
Dorine &  family,  I'm so sorry  to hear  this about my good friend Marilyn. We had   a lot of  fun  ging  shopping, go…
Dorine &  family,  I'm so sorry  to hear  this about my good friend Marilyn. We had   a lot of  fun…
Dorine &  family,  I'm so sorry  to hear  this about my good fri…

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What was Marilyn's favorite color?
Animal prints, orange and anything shiny
Animal prints, orange and anything shiny
Animal prints, orange and anything shiny
What were Marilyn's favorite vacation spots?
Florida
Florida
Florida
What were Marilyn's favorite ways to spend free time?
Loved tending to her flowers
Loved tending to her flowers
Loved tending to her flowers
What were Marilyn's favorite games to play?
Scrabble and spoons
Scrabble and spoons
Scrabble and spoons

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Born

September 15th, 1946
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Passed away

April 22nd, 2025
Largo, FL

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Other key details

Cause of death

Alzheimer's

Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

Windridge Memorial Park

7014 South Rawson Bridge Road, Cary, IL 60013
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