Marilyn Sweeney

Marilyn Evelyn Sweeney (nee Anderson), age 86, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 30, 2023.

She was born in Chicago, IL on November 22, 1936. She loved spending time with family and friends.  Her favorite past-time was moving her furniture and decorating her house. Her hobby was building and decorating doll houses for over 40 years.

Marilyn is survived by her loving children, Catherine Buss, Michael (Debbie) Sweeney and MaryAnn Leone; granddaughter, Jessica Kaltwasser; grandson’s, Michael (Darlene) Sweeney, Michael, Dominick, Nicholas Leone and one great-grandson, Clayton Sweeney.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 35 years, William Sweeney; parents, Robert and Evelyn Anderson; son, James (Burta) Kaltwasser and son-in-law Robert Buss.

A graveside service for Marilyn will be held at 12pm on November 3, 2023 at Mount Carmel Catholic Cemetery, 1400 S. Wolf Rd, Hillside, IL.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Marilyn’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or click here to donate online.