Marilyn O. Garbe (nee Algaard), 95, of LaGrange Park, formerly of Indian Head Park and Western Springs, passed away January 2nd, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Leroy B. Garbe, M.D.; loving mother of Lt. Col. Steven (Penelope), Nancy (Dr. Joseph) Chessare, Dr. Paul (Alison), John (Sandra), Timothy (Carolyn) and Dr. Jeffrey (Lisa); devoted grandmother of 22; dear great-grandmother of 21; fond sister of Eleanor (the late Richard) Forseth, the late Orville Algaard, and the late Earl Algaard; sister-in-law of F. James (Martha), Maxine Foster and the late Ralph and Donald; dear aunt of many. Marilyn, originally from Fosston, Minnesota, moved to Chicago in 1943 to support the war effort and met the love of her life, Dr. Lee Garbe. She took great joy and pride in her large family. Marilyn was known by all to be loving, caring, extremely generous, stylish, and dignified yet humble. Visitation 3 to 9pm Sunday, January 7th, 2018 at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Prayers 10:30am Monday, January 8th, 2018 at the funeral home to St. John of the Cross Church, Western Springs for Mass at 11:15am. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. John of the Cross School appreciated. For Funeral Info: (708) 352-6500