Marilyn Jean Partsch, 73, of Huntley, IL, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.She was born on September 7, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois to James Vincent and Antoinette (Cirrincionne) Mastrino. She married the love of her life, Dieter Partsch, on November 1, 1993. They shared 31 happy years together.
Marilyn worked as a hair colorist for many salons. The couple moved from Illinois to Arizona, then back to Illinois for the last 9 years. She was a lifelong Catholic and devoted mother. She enjoyed traveling all over the U.S. and even hiked the Grand Canyon after being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease. She went on several cruises, trips to Hawaii, and took many road trips with her husband. She was also a skilled calligraphist, home cook (her specialties were cheesecake and lasagna), and she was a foodie. She will be missed by all those she loved.
In addition to her husband, Dieter, Marilyn is survived by her son, Michael James (Rebecca) Rinaldi; her siblings, James (Kathleen) Mastrino and Cheryl (Michael) Bares; her grandson, Michael Rinaldi; and her many nieces and nephews, Michael Bares, Jr., Mary Bares, James Mastrino, Anthony Mastrino, Andrew Mastrino, Terrence Mastrino, Joseph Mastrino, and Timmethy Mastrino.
Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved cat, Vito.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2025 from 1pm until time of service at 3pm, at DeFiore Funeral Home – 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley, Illinois 60142. The family kindly asks for everyone to dress casually.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
For further information please contact the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or online condolences may be directed to www.defiorefuneral.com.
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As her brother I remember more of Marilyn's health challenges than I do of our adolescents. I do remember one time when, in our youth we played a silly made up game of trying to see who could capture a small rolled up ball of aluminum foil. Yes I know sounds very silly but we shared a moment of being connected as a brother and sister. In recent times I remember how our parents prayed for Marilyn as she deteriorated more and more. Marilyn was a beautiful person. I was glad that both my sister Cheryl and I had the chance to say goodbye a few days before her passing. While Alsimerz had taken a toll on her mind and beauty I still remember her as she once was, and the fun we once had as brother and sister the day we played with that simple piece of aluminum foil. For those of us left behind I am sure the good times as well as the challenging times with Marilyn will not be forgotten and she will live on in our memories. Love you Marilyn
Marilyn we worked together for many years, you would fly around the salon, you would come in at 7am with a pot of spaghetti,I would die laughing. there was never a doul day with Marilyn, I Loved her to death.i will miss her terribly. fly high with the angels sweet one.❤️.