Marilyn Mirwald
January 16, 1944 ~ November 27, 2020
Marilyn Mirwald, 76, of Madison, passed away at home, Friday, Novemeber 27, 2020. She was born in Cleveland to Joseph and Rosemary (Somajtes) Glovitch, January 16, 1944. Marilyn married Michael Mirwald in 1983.
Marilyn was a kind, loving, talented and artistic soul. Her family was her number one priority. She loved nature and was a proud former member of the Western Reserve Herb Society and also was an accomplished Master Gardner. She was a seamstress, she could sew everything from drapes to poodle skirts to prom dresses and wedding gowns! She loved to paint things that she saw in nature, the flora and fauna around her lifelong home in Lake County were often her subjects.
The highlight of Marilyn’s year was Christmas! She was the first person that many of us knew to put a Christmas tree up in every room. As beautiful as she decorated her home for Christmas,the best gift that any of us could hope for, was a plate of her home made Christmas cookies! Irresistible and delicious, she would start baking in early December and was known to store them in a locked freezer to keep her family from indulging too soon! Wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt or friend. It was, indeed, our good fortune to have her cross our path in this life.
Godspeed, Marilyn! May a chorus of angels welcome you with resounding joy!
She leaves behind husband Michael; children, Patty Orley, Sandy Sabel, John Lackner, Mike Lackner, Jason Mirwald, Raymond Mirwald, Julie Cooper; grandchildren, Jimmy Taylor, Jacob Taylor, Philip Orley, Jason Mirwald, Jr., Christopher Mirwald, Ashlyn Mirwald, Raven Mirwald; great grandchild, Jason Mirwald; sisters, Rose Luse and Linda Murphy. Marilyn is preceded in death by her parents and brother Joseph Glovitch.
Contributions may be made in Marilyn’s name to Cleveland Clinic Hospice, 6801 Brecksville Rd #10, Cleveland, OH 44131.
Behm Family Funeral Home of Madison is assisting the family. Online obituary and condolences may be viewed at www.behmfuneral.com
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Having many of her children in my classes at Madison High School, I spoke with Mrs. Mirwald at several parent conferences. She was a gentle soul. May God grant her soul eternal peace and happiness. Patty, Sandy, John, Mike, Julie, you have my sincere sympathy, as does the rest of her family.
With loving memories of “Marilyn Mirwald”,
To Julie and Family Sending our deepest condolences for your loss. Kathy and Earl Frech, parents of Kara Frech Wedekamm
I will forever miss my sweet sister. Her passing leaves a hole in my heart and a tear in my eye. Love you sis…you were a good one!
Mike — so sorry to hear of your loss. It sounds like Marilyn was a very special lady. You, Marilyn, and your family are in our prayers. It's been a long time! Russell and Joanne Tadych
Dear John and Mike, I am so sad to learn of your mom passing. I am so very sorry and will be keeping you both and your family in my prayers. Your mom was so very kind and welcoming to me. I had an instant connection with her and loved our conversations. Hard to believe how long ago that was that I was spending time with her…I remember it as though it was yesterday. I pray that she is at peace and that God is with you all. Love, Tammy (Chaffee) Grimes
My sincere condolences to Marilyn’s extended family and friends who were blessed with knowing her kindly heart. Marilyn had a beautiful smile, twinkling eyes, a creative mind, a joyful sense of humor and a natural love for life. She was part of my life story over the past 60+ years. She was my babysitter when I was a toddler, an admirable neighborhood teenager. After she married and had children of her own, I was their babysitter. She and I found that we shared joy in sewing, painting and baking and in the challenges of raising children and adjusting to life in general. I miss her. Rest In Peace Mare. Love, Barley
With loving memories of “Marilyn Mirwald”,
Mike and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. With deepest sympathy,
What an exceptional and gracious and generous soul. My sincere condolences to the family on your loss.