Born on November 21, 1945, she was the fourth child of the late Arthur and Anne (Panyon) Springer. Marylou grew up in Detroit, Michigan and attended Denby High School, Class of 1963. She later attended Virginia Farrell Beauty School and then spent the next 40+ years in Saint Clair Shores as a hairdresser. Marylou had the gift of making everyone around feel welcome and never missed an opportunity to spark a conversation. Marylou had a passion for cooking and gardening and loved tackling every home project.
Marylou would say her greatest accomplishments were her children. She is cherished by her daughters: Shelly (Darrin) Meade, Kimberly (Richard) Freeberg, Linda (Paul) Zebrowski, and preceded in death by her only son, Allan (Christina) Szczesniak. Marylou is also survived by her former husband, Alfred Szczesniak, and preceded in death by her late husband, Harry Repine.
Marylou is lovingly remembered by her many grandchildren: Breanna (Ryan) Gleesing, Alyssa (Justin) Clark, Shelby (Brandon) Kelm, Allan Szczesniak Jr., Natalie Meade, Mackenna Freeberg, Riley Meade, Cole Freeberg, Carson Freeberg, Joshua Zebrowski; two great grandchildren: Marx and Maddox Gleesing. She is also survived by her siblings: Rosalie Michalak, Karl Springer, her twin sister Madolyn (Robert) Kacpura; and her many nieces and nephews.
The family will greet guests from 11:00am until time of funeral service at 3:00pm on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at Kaul Funeral Home, 35201 Garfield Rd, Clinton Twp., Michigan. Inurnment at Resurrection Cemetery at a later date.