Marilyn was reunited with her beloved husband, Robert J. LeHouillier, on January 7, 2024 at the age of 101. She was born to George and K. Blanche Brott on September 7, 1922. A loving mom of six children; Mary Lou (Bernie) Kalkbrenner, George, Robert Jr., Paula, Brian (Pamela) LeHouillier and Laurie (Michael) Bania; blessed with 10 granchildren; Theresa (Curt) Babbitt, John (Erin) Kalkbrenner, Kimberly (Chad) LaRoche, Mary Beth Kalkbrenner (Terran), Adam LeHouillier, Jacob (Michelle) LeHouillier, Carolanne (Zachary) Pallen, Jesse (Elly) Bania, Melissa (William) Gebhard, and Lindsey Bania and 16 great grandchildren.
Marilyn was a lifelong resident of South Milwaukee and graduated from St. Mary's Academy in 1940. Together with Robert, they owned Brott Shoe Store after her parents, for a total of 79 years. Marilyn was very involved in her church and community as a volunteer including St. Sylvester, Trinity Memorial Hospital Gift Shop and Social Services, she was also the President of the local American Legion and a member of American Bowling Congress.
She lived a very full life with a love of bowling, golf, bridge at the Kelly Center, knitting, ceramics and puzzling. Marilyn adored babysitting for her grandchildren and her great grandchildren. They were the light to many days over the years. Marilyn loved to cook "her recipes" for family gatherings and always made the holidays memorable. She was truly loved and will be missed by many friends and extended family. A special thank you to her angels from Aurora Hospice and Barb for special love and care.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to Divine Mercy Parish of South Milwaukee.
A Visitation will be held at Divine Mercy Parish at 800 Marquette Ave. on February 9, 2024 from 9:00 am until the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 followed by burial at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery.