Marian Rekus

Marian L. Rekus nee Lisowski
Beloved wife of the late John V. Rekus, Jr.
Loving mother of John Rekus, III, and Nicole (Nick) Zumpano.
Cherished Nana of Brandon, Abby and Jack.
Marian was an accomplished figurine and doll crafter, and an avid reader.
She will be missed by many.
Marien Lee Rekus (pronounced Reekus). Passed at age 72.
Only child of Ben and Florence (grew up in Chicago). An older cousin Rose ( 12 years older) Lived with the family through most of Rose's teen years. She talked about how she'd have to take Marian with her on dates (which wasn't much fun for Rose).
Married to John Rekus (married 38 years, he passed in 2000). A homemaker with two children, Johnny and Nikki. Active during their elementary school years with the PTA, Girl Scouts, and with her local library.
Avid reader (which caused her to stay up extremely late hours of the night and to wake up very late in the day).
Loved to garden.
Very talented artist creating Santa figurines (painted handmade clay faces with elaborate fur and velvet coats) that were sold to many friends and in specialty stores as well.
Cat lover (she had 8 cats when she passed).
Generous spirit that was always willing to help a friend (and animals) in need.
Best friend to Lou and Bunny who were confidants of Marian's. She love them both dearly.
Three grandchildren:
Brandon (the oldest that has lived with her for many years - she was his biggest advocate and loved him unconditionally. (This is her son John's child).
Abby (her only granddaughter) whom she loved showing how to do arts and crafts and took pride in the fact that Abby was artistic like she was.
Abby's twin brother Jack (named after Marian's husband John) that she loved to hear about his activities in sports and chess. (Jack and Abby are Marian's daughter Nicole's children)
Son-in-law Nick (Nicole's hisband) whom she deeply loved and relied on tremeneously after her husband passed. She loved to cook for Nick and to joke with him.

Family and friends will gather of Tuesday beginning at 10:00 am until time of the tribute service at 12:00 Noon.

For information please call Sax-Tiedemann Funeral Home & Crematorium (847) 678-1950
or www.sax-tiedemann.com