Marjorie Lee "Marje" Zielinski Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Marjorie Lee (nee Wright) Zielinski, 84, of Sturgeon Bay, WI, formerly of Mt. Prospect, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at Story Point Nursing Home in Mequon, WI. She was born January 29, 1938, in St. Clair Shores, MI daughter of James and Marjorie (Frederick) Wright. Marjorie received her Master’s Degree from North Eastern Illinois. She married James Zielinski on May 9, 1958, in Detroit, MI. She was a passionate and dedicated school teacher for 24 years and retired from the Palatine School District. Marjorie enjoyed traveling, reading, going to the beach, doing crossword puzzles, cooking, and spending time with her family. She was a very caring, loving, and energetic person. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, James; her four sons, Jim (Linda) Zielinski, Jr. of Huntley, Michael (Heather) Zielinski of Lake in the Hills, Bill (Maureen) Zielinski of Orlando, FL, and Brian (Tara) Zielinski of Mequon, WI; her grandson, Nick of Chicago; step-grandsons, Bryan (Megan) Borchart, and Brett (Amy) Borchart; sister, Diane; brother, James; and sister-in-law, Mary; and several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Phyllis, Sally, Vicky; and brother, Freddy; brothers-in-law, Don, Thomas, and Richard; and sister-in-law, Blanche. Funeral Services will be on at 2 PM on Sat. April 9, at James A. O’Connor Funeral Home, 11603 E. Main St., Huntley. Burial will follow in the Huntley Cemetery. Visitation prior to service from 12 Noon to 2 PM. Memorials to St. Jude Children’s Hospital at www.stjude.org

Marjorie Lee "Marje" Zielinski

January 29, 1938 - April 5, 2022