Marylin J. Hoecker

Marylin Hoecker, a strong and joyful woman, 82, longtime resident of South Chicago Heights, passed away at home in hospice care.  She was predeceased by her parents, August and Florence Hoecker.  A teacher and an administrator in Crete district 201-U, Marylin earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in school administration from DePaul University.  She also served as principal at the former Mount Carmel grade school in Chicago Heights.  A career transition from education led her to the anesthesia department at the University of Chicago, where she managed the pain clinic.

Marylin is survived by her sister, Florence Lustig; her brother, Bill (Betty) Hoecker; nephews Mark (Trish) Lustig, Carl (Misty) Hoecker, and Jimmy Hoecker; nieces Loren (Ernie Martinez) Lustig and Mary Florence (Kirt) Van Wieren; as well as many cousins.  During Marylin's time in hospice she treasured the many caring visits of the Ernie Martinez family, especially her great-niece Mya and her great-nephew Lorenzo.  Finally, the family expresses gratitude for the compassionate attention of a very special hospice nurse, Billie Youngquist.

Visitation Sunday, May 2, 2021 from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Smits, Steger Memorial Chapel, 3045 Chicago Rd, Steger, IL.  Funeral mass Monday, May 3, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Liborius Catholic Church, 71 W 35th St, Steger, IL.  Interment Evergreen Hill Memory Gardens – Steger, IL.  For more information, please call 708-755-6100 or visit our online obituary and guestbook at www.SMITSFH.com