Marilyn Emmajean Schroeder, 72 of Surprise, AZ passed away peacefully with her beloved husband, Arthur J. Schroeder, by her side. Marilyn is also survived by her four loving children, Susan (Mike) Didier; Arthur Jr. (Wende); Margie (John) Polejewski and Jennifer (Greg) Shales; nineteen dear grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Marilyn was a wonderful and passionate cook; she loved her family and cooking for them. Marilyn enjoyed working; she filled the orders for Crate & Barrel for 10 years after raising her family. She will be deeply missed and forever loved. Private services are entrusted to Surprise Funeral Care, Surprise AZ. Please visit Marilyn’s online registry, www.surprisefuneralcare.com (623) 546-8002.