Marion Roeh, age 87 of Matteson, Illinois passed peacefully on June 19, 2020 while in Joliet Hospice. She was born on February 26, 1933 to Earl and Adarose Walters in Chicago, where she was raised, attended school and then on to business school. She worked at Household Finance and the Tivoli theater, before meeting the love of her life.
Marion and Richard married on August 23, 1952 and were blessed with 8 children. She took great pride in her home and family and loved game nights and popcorn. Marion worked many years at Ford City Cinemas before retiring along with her husband in 1990. Their grandchildren filled her heart with so much happiness and wonderful memories that she always cherished.
Marion struggled for many years with chronic back pain, arthritis and fibromyalgia, which eventually led to being cared for by her husband. He took on that roll with all his heart and pride and she knew she was in good hands.
She is survived by her husband Richard of almost 68 years, her 3 sisters, Rosie (Mike), Diane (Bob), and Karen (Bob), and her children, Linda (Bob), Robert, Barbara, Mary Ellen, Brian (Margie), Michelle (Glenn), and Rick, and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is now reunited with her precious son Michael and her loving parents.
There will be a short visitation on Wednesday, June 24th, 2020 at Orland Funeral Home, 9900 West 143rd Street, Orland Park, Illinois at 2:00 PM until time of chapel service, 4 PM.
Due to Covid concerns, masks are required along with social distancing of small groups throughout the very spacious funeral home. For all those that are unable to join us, we understand and know you'll be with us in spirit.
RIP Mom...till we are together again.
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