Marjorie A. Leable

Marj Leable passed away September 15, 2021.  She was born March 21, 1947, the first of six girls on the family farm in Wadsworth, Illinois.  She was among the first attendees of St. Patrick’s Grade School.  After graduating from Warren Township High School, she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in English at MacMurray College.

Marj taught English for 32 years at Oak Lawn Community High School, including Honors and Advanced Placement English and American Literature.  She was admired for her dedication to teaching and her talent for making displays of historical memorabilia relating to the literature.  Many remember her quick wit and storytelling.

It was at Oak Lawn that Marj began lifelong friendships with her fellow teachers and their families.  The group of friends had fun dining and traveling together. After retirement, she cherished their weekly breakfast get-togethers.  Marj loved teaching, was an avid reader, and enjoyed cooking and gardening.

She is survived by her sisters Kathleen Leable of Highland Park, Illinois; Maribeth (Steve) Dalbec of Wadsworth, Illinois; Lorraine (Jack) Grubaugh of Martin, Tennessee; and Marilynn Link of Gurnee, Illinois.  She was preceded in death by her sister Patricia Leable.  Also surviving are nieces and nephews Daniel Grubaugh (Kathryn Fallows) and Catharina Grubaugh of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Aubrey Dalbec and David Dalbec of Eagle River, Wisconsin; and Madeleine Dalbec of Wadsworth, Illinois.