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Marillynn Virgina Fetterer

February 16, 1923 - June 8, 2009

Marillynn Heap Fetterer, age 86, of Michigan City, died Monday, June 8, 2009 at St. Anthony Memorial Health Care Center. A memorial service will be held at Carlisle Funeral Home on Thursday, June 25, 2009 at 2 pm with Rev. Larry Trueblood officiating; visitation will begin at 1pm until the time of the service. Her ashes will be buried in Plattville United Methodist Church Cemetery at a later date. Mrs. Fetterer was born February 16, 1923 in Plattville, IL to Harold and Arlie (Reed) Heap, both of whom preceded her in death. Mrs. Fetterer was a former manager at Pottawattomie Country Club, from 1963 thru 1983, she then worked as a travel consultant in Chicago and with Vega International Travel Service until her retirement. She was a member of Plattville United Methodist Church, Plattville, IL; Pacific Asia Travel Association, Mid American Chapter of International Federation of Women’s Travel Organization, American Association of Travel Agents and the Caribbean Travel Organization. She worked on the Sinai Forum committee and Community Concerts. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of LaPorte County 800 Lincolnway Suite 200 LaPorte IN 46350

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Marillynn Heap Fetterer, age 86, of Michigan City, died Monday, June 8, 2009 at St. Anthony Memorial Health Care Center. A memorial service will be held at Carlisle Funeral Home on Thursday, June 25, 2009 at 2 pm with Rev. Larry Trueblood officiating; visitation will begin at 1pm until the time of the service. HerContinue Reading

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Jacquie Wagenschutz left a message on June 24, 2009:
Marillyyn and my parents were long time friends. After my dad died mom and Marillyyn got into all kinds of adventures and had lots of fun together. I talked with her this last March just a few weeks before my mom died. Now I can imagine they are both creating all kinds of fun and havoc together. Marillyyn gave me my first real job - the official first "Hat Check Girl" at Pott Country Club. She even got me modeling jobs for the Ladies Shop. Years later we both road the early morning train to Chicago to work - she never came home on the night train with the rest of the crew, she was still hard at work for her travel clients.
Lisa Greyhill left a message on June 23, 2009:
When I first met Marillynn I thought she was going to eat me alive, but then I got to know her and she became a nice friend with whom I'm glad to have been able to share time and the occasional glass of wine. Marillynn was the epitome of "service before self" as she gave tirelessly to PATA and other travel organizations. Marillynn: You'll be missed as both friend and associate.
Joanne Giampa left a message on June 23, 2009:
Since I met Marillynn many years ago at a Chicago Women in Travel function, I grew to realize that there was not a more steadfast and determined woman to organize and orchestrate meetings for our travel industry. Marillynn was small in stature but significant in her leadership skills both with CWT and PATA. She was a role model and an advocate of all women in the travel industry. She pioneered the way for many of us to follow in her footsteps. Marillynn will be missed by me and many others whose paths she crossed. May she rest in peace.
Maureen McBride left a message on June 23, 2009:
I will miss Marrillynn who became a staple in the travel industry always taking care of the most minute details for monthly meetings of PATA (Pacific Area Travel Assoc.) Marrilynn also worked diligently for the Chicago Travel Women. Here's a toast to you and I pray that you are now in a better place! May God hold you in the palm of his hands--for evermore!
Michele Askari left a message on June 23, 2009:
Marillynn was a tireless volunteer for the PATA Midwest Chapter, and it was through that organizatin I was able to witness her efforts to promote the travel indistry. Her stamina still continues to amaze me and is an inspiration to those of us in our business. May God bless her soul and comfort those who knew her and who will undoubtedly miss her.
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Cynthia Marquard left a message on June 23, 2009:
Marilyn worked tirelessly for all the travel organizations that she joined and her contributions were enormous. I personally enjoyed most the theater outings that she organized through PATA (Pacific Area Travel Association). I often saw her on the South Shore Trains..early in to Chicago and late return..I could never keep those hours..What a wonderful contribution she made to the travel industry. My condolences to all those close to her. Cynthia Marquard Aqua Terra Travel Chicago, Il
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