Marilyn Cunigan

On December 24, 1942 a lovely baby girl by the name of Marilyn Cunigan was born to the parents of Oscar and Lorraine Cunigan in Chicago Heights, Illinois. She was the second child of six children. Marilyn attended Cottage Grove Elementary School in East Chicago Heights, IL and Bloom Township High School in Chicago Heights, IL. She earned a nursing assistant certificate from South Area Career Center. Marilyn was always a diligent worker no matter the kind of work she did. Even as a volunteer worker for the daycare in her local community in 1968, she dedicated herself to helping others. She worked for the Department of Public Aid during her early years. She went on to work for Stauffer Chemical for several years. However, Marilyn went back to the kind of work she enjoyed the most, helping people, including those with special needs. She worked as a nursing assistant for Lansing Association for Retarded Citizens, St. James Manor and as a care giver for Community Care. Marilyn accepted Christ at an early age under the leadership of Rev. Irons at Christ Temple #2, in East Chicago Heights, IL. In June of 1975 she renewed her faith and vowed to serve God whole heartedly. While under the leadership of Pastor L.T. Hutton at Holy Ghost Deliverance Center C.O.G.I.C., Marilyn’s walk with the Lord grew stronger. Her desire to serve the Lord continued to flourish while at her current church-home, Greater New Hope of Chicago Heights, IL, with Pastor Harrison Bolton. Marilyn stayed on a straight path for over 30 years serving the Lord. She committed herself totally and solely to God. Challenges and difficulties did not remove that pleasant smile she wore on her face every day. She wanted to do God’s will, and she did! She served in several ministries such as, ushering, feeding the hungry, taking care of those in need, visiting the sick and ministering daily to others. She was a GREAT server! Marilyn prayed and praised the Lord daily, even up until her last days. On January 28, 2013, God called Marilyn home. No more pain and no more suffering. Her work on earth is finished! She was preceded in death by her father, Oscar Cunigan; her mother, Lorraine Cunigan; one brother, Melvin Leroy Cunigan; and one sister, Arlene Wynn. Marilyn was loved and admired by many. She will certainly be missed by her seven children, Anthony (Terry) Cunigan, Alicia Cunigan, Nikita Cunigan, Cheryl Cunigan, Maurice Cunigan, Henry (LaSanda) Bentley Jr. and Michael Cunigan; one sister, Shirley Thomas; two brothers, Larry Cunigan and Victor Cunigan; her 36 grandchildren (special grandchildren, T. Michael Cunigan, Andre Cunigan, Marquilla Moore and Delvin Cunigan), 19 great grandchildren, 2 special nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

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Marilyn Cunigan

December 24, 1942 - January 28, 2013