Marilyn Larsen Jelinek

Marilyn Ruth Larsen Born: April 27, 1932 Berwyn, Cook County, Illinois Died: August 1, 2024 Clarendon Hills, Illinois daughter of Arthur Emil Larsen and Rosemary Knizek

She was a school teacher and first cousin once removed to Dan Rice married to Estella Rose Rice (Hartman) who was Marilyn (Larsen)Jelinek's

Marilyn Jelinek
Marilyn Ruth Jelinek born: April 27, 1932 in Chicago, IL Died: April 27, 1932 in Clarendon Hills, IL It is with sadness and gratitude for a life well lived that we announce the death of Marilyn Ruth Larsen Jelinek, 92, on August 1, 2024, in Clarendon Hills, IL.

She was born in Berwyn, IL to Arthur and Rosemary Larsen on April 27, 1932.

A lifelong resident of the Chicago area, Marilyn grew up in Berwyn and graduated from Morton West High School. She attended Knox College, completing two years before leaving to marry.

At the age of 38 she went back to school taking classes at the College of DuPage and graduating from Elmhurst College with a degree in elementary education. She then completed her master's degree in education from Governors State University. She taught in the Downers Grove Public School system for 25 years.

She was an active member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Downers Grove for over 60 years, serving in a wide variety of roles.

After retirement, Marilyn volunteered at The Museum of Science & Industry, Good Samaritan Hospital, the American Association of University Women (AAUW), Philanthropic Educational Organization (P.E.O.) and various other organizations. Advocating for and supporting women in higher education was important to Marilyn.

She enjoyed travel and travelled extensively throughout the United States and abroad with friends and family as well as with the Road Scholar program (attending 35 educational trips). Marilyn was an avid bridge player, a voracious reader, a music lover, and a lifelong Cubs fan. She loved fresh flowers but did not have a green thumb.

Marilyn never met a stranger and was always ready to go to lunch! She could be counted on to lend a hand and was curious to learn more about the people she was with. Her quick wit meant she was always ready to share a smile and a laugh.

Marilyn is survived by her daughter Reverend Susan L. Jelinek (Dorothy), nephews Dr. Michael Green (Dennis) and Brother Guy Jelinek.

Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents, husband Richard Jelinek, sister Nancy Larsen Green and her niece Tricia Green Ohmart.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the First Congregational United Church of Christ, 1047 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515; AAUW Downers Grove Area Branch, P.O. Box 694 Downers Grove, IL 60515; or P.E.O. International, 3700 Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA 50312 (in the memo line: PCE in memory Marilyn Jelinek, IL chapter of DI)

A celebration of her life will be held at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 1047 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL on September 14, 2024.

Visitation at 3:00. Service at 4:00 with a dinner to follow in the Social Hall. You are invited to wear her favorite colors: purple, teal, magenta or blue to the celebration.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store. Suburban Life Publications Sep. 12, 2024.

m. Sep 11 1952 Cook county Illinois Richard R Jelinek

Larsen-Jelinek Nuptials

Exchange Vows and Rings In Candlelight Ceremony

Marilyn Larsen of Downers Grove a former Berwynite became the bride of Richard Jelinek, 20 during a double-ring ceremony preformed by Rev. Gilbert T. Bremicker at the First Presbyterian Church of Berwyn

The impressive candlelight service linked the families of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur E. Larsen and Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. Laddie Jelinek



Three attendants identically gowned in emerald green preceded the bride down the aisle. They were Nancy Larsen, maid of honor, and Arlyne Tichy and Mrs. Robert Jelinek, bridesmaids.

The bride's gown, fashion from dainty Chantilly lace over nylon tulle and satin, was completed by a cap of lace and satin, fingertip veil and cascade bouquet of white stephanotis and roses.

Over their nylon net dresses, the attendants wore brief velvet jackets. As headpieces they had matching velvet bands with nose veils. Miss Larsen carried rust mums while the bridesmaids held gold mums.

Robert Jelinek as best man and Joseph Kobsky and Charles Kobsky, of Glenwood, Minn., completed the wedding party.

Mrs. P. L. Vaughan, nuptial soloist, rendered "The Lord's Prayer" and "Because." The altar was embellished with baskets of white flowers.

The bride's mother attended the ceremony in an iridescent blue silk taffeta dress pinned with an ivory cymbidium corsage and the groom's in a cocoa crepe frock accented with gold cymbidiums.

Before the Jelinek's left for Eureka Springs, Ark., honeymoon they were honored at a reception for 100 guests at the Carleton Hotel in Oak Park.

Both the bride and groom are Morton High School graduates.

Richard R Jelinek Birth 4 FEB 1930 Cook County, Illinois Death ABT 2015 Florida son of Laddie G Jelinek and Ella Zlesak

They had:

Susan "Sue" Jelinek
Susan L. Jelinek, MDiv, BCC, is a former staff chaplain II for Pastoral Care at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. Also Former Chaplain at LaPorte Hospital, St. Luke Hospital, Chesterfield, MO

Attenede Downers Grove North High School, Valparaiso University and Eden Theological Seminary




 				
Year: 1940; Census Place: Berwyn, Cook, Illinois; 
Roll: m-t0627-00773; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 16-29  
Name:	Marylyn Larsen
Age:	7
Estimated birth year:	abt 1933
Gender:	Female
Race:	White
Birthplace:	Illinois
Marital status:	Single
Relation to Head of House:	Daughter
Home in 1940:	Berwyn, Cook, Illinois
Map of Home in 1940:	View Map
Street:	Gunderson Avenue
House Number:	1807
Farm:	No
Inferred Residence in 1935:	Chicago, Cook, Illinois
Residence in 1935:	Chicago, Cook, Illinois
Resident on farm in 1935:	No
Sheet Number:	13A
Attended School or College:	Yes
Highest Grade Completed:	Elementary school, 1st grade
Neighbors:	View others on page
Household Members:	
Name	Age
Arthur Larsen

1950 United States Federal Census 
Name	Richard Jelinek
Age	20
Birth Date	abt 1930
Gender	Male
Race	White
Birth Place	Illinois
Marital Status	Never Married (Single)
Relation to Head of House	Son
Residence Date	1950
Home in 1950	Berwyn, Cook, Illinois, USA
Street Name	Harvey
House Number	2711
Dwelling Number	40
Farm	No
Acres	No
Inferred Previous Residence Place	Berwyn, Cook, Illinois
Occupation	Tool die Apprentice
Industry	Tool die Manufacture
Father Birth Place	USA
Mother Birth Place	USA
Occupation Category	Working
Hours Worked	48
Worker Class	Private
Same House	Yes
School Completed	S12
Grade Completed	Yes
School Attendance	No
Weeks Seeking Work	0
Weeks Worked	50
Income	1600
Other Income	none
Supplemental Income	none
World War II Veteran	No
World War I Veteran	No
Veteran	No
Household Members (Name)	Age	Relationship
Laddie G Jelinek 51 Head 
Ella Jelinek 48 Wife
Richard Jelinek	20	Son