Marian H. Mesenbrink

Marian H. Mesenbrink, 91, of Huntley passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, September 20, 2022. She was born, Aug. 4, 1931, in Sioux City, Iowa, the daughter of Hale and Sadie (Reynolds) Huson. She lived there until 1948, when her family moved to Maywood, IL. Marian graduated from Proviso Township High School and attended Northwestern University downtown campus. She married Alvin Daniel (Dan) Mesenbrink on July 17, 1954, at the First Presbyterian Church in Maywood. They moved to Des Plaines in 1957, where they raised their family and were involved in their community. Marian held several office jobs during her career. She worked at Centel in Des Plaines for many years, retiring from Sprint following the merger of the two companies. Marian and her husband lived in Des Plaines for 48 years before moving to Huntley in 2005. They were very active members of Trinity Lutheran Church for over 40 years. Marian has been a member of Shepherd of the Prairie Church in Huntley since 2005. Marian loved music, she sang in the church choir from the age of 16, played handbells for over 20 years and played the piano. She volunteered for 16 years at St. Matthews Lutheran Home in Park Ridge. She was a member of the Prairie Singers in Sun City serving as the Librarian for many years. She and her husband were longtime volunteers for Habitat for Humanity. She was a member of P.E.O. Marian liked to bowl, bake, entertain, and travel. She and Dan traveled to all 50 states and several countries. She is survived by her daughter, Deborah (Jeff) Lemajeur; son-in-law, Dr. John Sullivan; grandchildren, Dr. Heather (Matt) Koopmann, Holly Lemajeur (fiancé John Magnani), Lisa Lemajeur, Evan Sullivan, Logan Sullivan, and Aidan Sullivan; sister-in-law, Elaine Huson; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Dan; son, Daniel Richard Mesenbrink; daughter, Carol Joy Sullivan; and brother, Richard Huson. Funeral Services will be on Monday, Sept. 26 at 11 AM at Shepherd of the Prairie, 10805 Main St. in Huntley. The service will be live streamed on the church website, www.sotp.org. Interment will be at Elm Lawn Cemetery in Elmhurst. Visitation will be on Sunday, Sept. 25 from 2-5 PM at James A. O’Connor Funeral Home, 11603 E. Main St. in Huntley and will continue Monday at the church from 10 until the 11 AM service. Memorials in Marian’s name may be directed to her church, Shepherd of the Prairie in Huntley.

Marian H. Mesenbrink

August 4, 1931 - September 20, 2022