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Marilyn Schake

Marilyn Murray Schake passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on March 30, 2025. Born on September 23, 1945, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Cora Deforest and Robert Emmett Murray, Marilyn attended Incarnate Word Academy, before continuing her education at Saint Louis University.

Marilyn is survived by her husband of 54 years, Harry (Hank) G. Schake, Jr.; her children, Christopher (Melissa) Schake and Murray (Matthew) Pritzel; her grandchildren, Caroline and Eleanor Schake; William, Charlotte (Lola) and Reid Pritzel, and her siblings JoAnn Farber (Ralph) of Evansville, Indiana, and Patricia Pendergast (Jim) of Wentzville, Missouri.

Marilyn dedicated many years to teaching and found immense happiness in retirement, especially caring for her grandchildren. A devout individual, she regularly attended Mass. Marilyn was also a passionate traveler, having lived in both Paris and Tokyo. She was an enthusiastic supporter of the St. Louis Cardinals. Marilyn’s nurturing, laughter and kindness will forever be in our hearts.

A Celebration of Life will be held on May 31, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Ste. Genevieve du Bois, Warson Woods, MO. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to PanCan, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.

7 Comments

  1. peg on April 9, 2025 at 10:14 pm

    What a positive light she was in our world. She inspired me.



  2. Mary Vieth on April 10, 2025 at 8:33 am

    She was always the best friend to have, and she was so kind to everyone!



  3. Kathy Fienup on April 10, 2025 at 4:12 pm

    The Golden Girls in heaven will be happy to greet you. Peace from Kathy.



  4. Patricia Pendergast on April 11, 2025 at 7:56 am

    Marilyn was a wonderful sister and a great friend. She will always be in my heart and my thoughts and like I told him many times, I’ll be talking to her quite a lot.



  5. Patricia Pendergast on April 11, 2025 at 7:56 am

    Marilyn was a wonderful sister and a great friend. She will always be in my heart and my thoughts and like I told her many times, I’ll be talking to her quite a lot.



  6. Rebecca Harrison on April 14, 2025 at 11:56 am

    Marilyn was a wonderful friend and neighbor. For many years she and I looked out for each other, and visited across the driveway while resting from yard work. I still back out of my driveway and expect to see her sitting in her chair while watching Franklin! She is sorely missed!



  7. Colleen Nieman on April 15, 2025 at 3:29 pm

    Hank, I’m so sorry for your loss. Marilyn was a wonderful person. Always enjoyed our visits at the family reunions. Prayers for you and your entire family. Love to all.
    Colleen



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