watch video tribute Marilyn J. Tews, age 83 of Steger, Il. passed away September 26, 2007 at her residence. Marilyn is survived by Three daughters, Barbara (Victor) Melillo of Steger, Bonnie (Phillip) Lindemann of Highland, In. and Brenda (William) Hanno of Lake Village, In. Two sons, William (Sally) Tews of Utah and Bruce Tews of So. Chicago Heights. 10 Grandchildren and 8 Great- Grandchildren also survive. Marilyn was preceded in death by her husband Edwin A. Tews in 2005. Visitation Friday September 28th from 2:00 - 9:00 pm. at Smits Funeral Homes-Steger Memorial Chapel (3045 Chicago Rd. Steger, Il.) Funeral service Saturday 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment private. Mrs. Tews was a former member of Steger Kiwanis Club, First Congregational Church of Steger and a Democratic Election Judge Information at 708 755-6100 or www.smitsfuneralhomes.com.