Marilyn Melkerson Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Marilyn Melkerson (Lake Forest, Illinois), who passed away on March 13, 2026, at the age of 90, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Marilyn Melkerson to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Castle LaBrie (Steffes) and Victor LaBrie; her husband Alan Melkerson; her siblings, Marvel Troske and John LaBrie; and her daughter Stephanie Melkerson.
She is survived by: her children, Michele Melkerson-Granryd (Ric) of Texas, Jacqui Melkerson of Illinois, Eric Melkerson (Yvette) of Alabama and Marc Melkerson (Anna) of Georgia; her grandchildren, Ali Granryd (Nick O'Shoney), Svea Meinhardt (Harrison), John Buga, Stephanie Buga, Anthony Buga, Hayden Melkerson (Taylor), Renee Davidson (Tyler), Luke Melkerson, Riley Burkey (Toby) and Sarah; and her great grandchildren, Truitt, Payton, Knox and Ella.
In lieu of flowers, Marilyn's family asks that donations by made in her memory to the Cure Alzheimer's Fund (https://curealz.org) or Alzheimer's Foundation of America. The family has chosen to send donations to Alzheimer's Foundation of AmericaDonate Now (https://alzfdn.org).
