Marilyn Kennedy Obituary
The world bids farewell to Marilyn Kennedy of Zion, Illinois, born in Booneville, Mississippi, departing on June 26, 2025 at the age of 82. Marilyn leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Marilyn Kennedy to show support.
She was predeceased by: her husband Michael Gibbs Kennedy; her parents, Leland Lester Ryan and Rachel Emmaline Ryan; her brother Billie Reed Ryan; and her mother-in-law Lora Maxine Gibbs Kennedy.
She is survived by: her family, Mike, Diane, Hayley, Savannah Kennedy, Nick Chevillot, Myrna Carole, George, Randy, Ramona, Phil, Lynn, Neil Laya, Aime, Blair, Jake Morrison, Mark, Cathy Pietras and Street; her son Mike Kennedy (Diane) of Winthrop Harbor; her granddaughters, Hayley Marie Kennedy of Lake Bluff, IL and Savannah Louise Kennedy of Winthrop Harbor; her sister Myna Carole Laya (George) of New York; her niece Aime Morrison (Blair) of California; her nephews, Randy Laya (Ramona) of California and Phil Laya (Lynn) of New York; and her great-nephews, Nick, Jake Morrison of California and Neil Laya of Alabama.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 9th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Congdon & Co Funeral Directors (3012 Sheridan Rd, Zion, IL 60099). A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, July 9th 2025 from 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to the Winthrop Harbor Fire Department, 830 Sheridan Road, Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096.
