Marjorie McDevitt
Marjorie Anne McDevitt (née Erickson), age 100, beloved wife of the late Joseph R. McDevitt, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2025, in her home in Western Springs, Illinois. Born on October 17, 1924, in Evanston, she lived a life of faith, love, and generosity.
Marge’s faith formation began at her grammar school, St. Nicholas, and later St. Scholastica Academy, both in Evanston. She earned a teaching degree from Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia. She found joy in teaching at her alma mater, St. Scholastica, before dedicating her life to what she loved most—raising her family.
Together, Joe and Marge built a home filled with love, laughter, and faith—a place where everyone was welcome. Marjorie found happiness in life’s simple pleasures: playing bridge, traveling with Joe, watching Lake Michigan sunsets in Grand Beach, participating in Bible studies, and gathering with loved ones. A devoted Notre Dame football fan, she cheered passionately for the Fighting Irish, but nothing made her happier than hearing of the endeavors of her family.
Above all, Marjorie cherished her family. She had a special way of making each person feel loved and celebrated, always showing interest in their lives.
Her children include: Anne McDevitt, Joe (Rita) McDevitt, Cathy (the late Otto) Zollondz, Thomas (the late) McDevitt, Margaret (James) O’Connor, Jack (Doris) McDevitt, Jim (Jane) McDevitt, Mary Jean Gengo, Susan (David) Lockie, Michael (DeeDee) McDevitt, and Maureen (Kevin) Troke; her grandchildren: Mary (Dave) Neberieza, Katherine (Cal) Engel, Joseph (Tiffany) McDevitt, Michael (Victoria) McDevitt, Megan Martin, Matthew Zollondz, Claire Zollondz, Beth (Matt) Pezdek, Jimmy (LaTese) O’Connor, Caitlin O’Connor, Catherine McDevitt, Patrick (Megan) Gengo, Kevin (Jessica) Gengo, Michael (Stephanie) Gengo, Eddie (Chloe) Gengo, Henry, Daniel, Freddie, and Bridget Lockie; Luke and Colin McDevitt; Megan and Ryan Troke; and her great-grandchildren: Hannah, Eleanor, and Meredith Neberieza; Elliot and Henry Engel; Joseph and Thomas McDevitt; Emma McDevitt; Jack, Owen, and Kate Martin; Ansley Zollondz; Joseph and Bennett Pezdek; James Joseph IV, Callie, and Belle O’Connor; Mary Grace and Thomas Gengo; Caleb and Eli Gengo, MacKenzie and Grayson Gengo. Marjorie’s passing will be deeply felt by her many nieces and nephews, as well as the countless others who were blessed to know her.
She is reunited in eternal peace with her husband, Joseph; her parents, Anne and Fred Erickson; her brother, Bob Erickson; her son, Thomas; and her son-in-law, Otto Zollondz.
Visitation: Monday, February 17, from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 West 55th St., Countryside. Funeral Mass: Tuesday, February 18, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Church LaGrange, preceded by 9:00 a.m. prayers at the funeral home.
Interment: Mount Carmel Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Catholic Charities or The Covenant House.
May your soul rest well, 🙏 ✨️ my prayers are with the family.
Such a beautiful woman with a beautiful soul. I was so fortunate to meet her and to have her as my grandchildren’s Great-Grandma. Rest in peace. 🙏
Maureen & Family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Your mother sounded like such a precious gift that blessed this earth for over 100 years. May she rest in peace and may your many memories give you comfort during this difficult time.
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my sincere condolences during this difficult journey, our thoughts and prayers are with your family and loved ones.
Maureen and Family, My condolences to you and you family. Thank you for sharing how your mom loved family and how she touched so many lives. What an amazing example of how God calls each of us to live this life. What joy she must feel now being in Heaven with God and reunited with your dad! I’m sure she is bragging about how amazing you and your family are!
May each of you feel God’s presence and His peace as you mourn the loss of your sweet mom.
Marj was such a sweetheart and my godmother. I remember getting birthday cards from her growing up in my youth. She always had a smile on her face and kind words for me when I saw her at Meade dinner parties. God bless her.
Aunt Marge was like a second mom to me and my sibs. No one could say “oh darling how are you” with more sincerity and true interest than she could. Aunt Marge will live in my heart forever. My cousins, I applaud your love and support of your mom over the years, and especially the last couple weeks. She raised you well to Love and trust God and “honor thy mother and father” . Our prayers are with you.
Dan, Margie, and family,
So very sorry for your loss. May Marjorie rest in peace in the loving arms of our lord Jesus Christ. Prayers always, amen.
Respectfully yours,
Ken Kufner
o/b/o St. Laurence High School