Marjorie Ellen Ostrowski

Born in Chicago on October 10, 1931 to Philip and Margaret Wade. She passed away peacefully on January 31, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Theodore, loving mother of Patricia (Tom) Bradshaw, Jeffrey (Alexandria) Ostrowski, Katherine (Frank) Covone, Michael (Mary) Ostrowski, Jacqueline (late Jack) Lynch, late Jill (Craig) Mikolas, Pamela Ostrowski, William (Christina) Ostrowski, Kimberly (Tom) Gruszka. Cherished Grandmother of Erica, Michael, John, Jennifer, Molly, Justin, Jeffrey, Christina, Alexander, Michael, Marc, Matthew, Lauren, Caitlin, Tice, Chad, Phillip, Andrew, Blake, Aidan, Rachel, Luke, Nicole. Beloved Great Grandmother of Charlie, Tommy, Katy, George, Louis, Bodhi, Layla, Eloise, Molly, Brooks, Houston, Theo, Rogan, Marjorie, James, Teddy, Eleanor, Nora, Julie, Charlotte, Penelope, Mason.

Marge will be remembered for her deep Catholic faith, her pride in her Irish heritage, and her love of family. Whether she was hosting a family holiday party or dancing the jitterbug with her brother Ed, Marge brought joy to every room. She found peace in the simple pleasures of life—mastering a crossword puzzle, getting lost in a good book, or meticulously sewing for those she loved. Her kitchen was the heart of her home, she was known for her homemade potato salad, éclair cake, and chop suey. Of all her accomplishments, Marge often said her greatest joy in life was simply being someone’s mother.

Flowers are welcome, or if you prefer, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Mercy Home for Boys and Girls.

A visitation will be held at Oehler Funeral Home, located at 2099 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL, on February 9, 2026, from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

The funeral Mass will take place at St. Zachary Parish, 567 W. Algonquin Rd., Des Plaines, IL, on February 10, 2026, at 11:00 am. Interment will follow at All Saints Cemetery, 700 N. River Rd., Des Plaines, IL at 12:30.