Marlene Goodman, beloved wife of the late Harry, passed away on July 17, 2024 at the age of 91 due to complications of dementia. She died peacefully in the Northwest Chicago home where she was raised and has been owned by her family for well over a century.
Marlene was gifted with artistic talents. She was a classically trained artist, a wonderful cook and had a flair for interior decorating. Marlene and Harry, volunteered for the Morton Grove Community Theater for many years. Marlene used her artistic vision to design the costumes and sets for many of the productions.
One of Marlene’s greatest joys in life was being able to spend time with her own children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was also a true animal lover of her dogs and cats.
Marlene was born to Arthur Lindskoog and Evelyn Erickson on October 27, 1932. She married Harry Goodman, the love of her life. They met during their high school years in Chicago and were married for 57 years. Together they had three children, Larry (Karen Greene) Goodman, Marla (Gary) Guziec, and Lance Goodman (whose death she grieved in 2019). She had three grandchildren, Douglas (Maureen) Guziec, Marissa (David) Kinsey and Kyle (Ashley) Guziec. She was very proud of her ten great grandchildren, McKenna, Danny, Maggie, Evelyn, Maeve, Delaney, Addison, Connor, Connor and Quinn. Marlene is also survived by her brother James Lindskoog (Ottis Lindskoog).
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Chicago Botanic Garden at http://www.chicagobotanic.org/donate or the Alzheimer’s Association at https://alzfdn.org/donate.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, September 14 at 11:00 at Simkins Funeral Home, 6251 Dempster Street, Morton Grove with a Visitation at 10.