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Marilyn Ohlrich, 86

Marilyn Ohlrich, 86, of Woodstock, passed away Dec. 27, 2022, at home with her loving family by her side.

She was born in Johnsburg on April 25, 1936, the daughter of Peter H. and Martha (Brown) Smith. She married the late Carl Ohlrich on Oct. 19, 1957, in Johnsburg.

Marilyn was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and enjoyed crocheting, cross-stitch, playing cards, and spending her time with family.

She is survived by her children, Sandi Thurnau, Terri (Mike) Hildreth, and Tom (Sherry) Ohlrich; grandchildren, Karlee Ohlrich, Eric Ohlrich, Richard (Haley) Hildreth, Erica (A.J. Slush) Hildreth, and Megan Hildreth; and a great-grandchild, Eloise Marilyn Hildreth, and one on the way.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Carl; and sister, Phyllis Kalemba.

Visitation will be held Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, from 10 a.m. until the funeral Mass at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, 312 Lincoln Ave., Woodstock, IL 60098. Burial will be in Calvary Catholic Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to JourneyCare, 405 Lake Zurich Road, Barrington, IL 60010.

For more information, call Schneider, Leucht, Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home at 815-338-1710, or visit the website at slmcfh.com.

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