Marilyn J. Schweitzer

Marilyn J. Schweitzer, 69, of Kansas City North went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 24, 2014, at her home. Born August 29, 1944 in Cayce, SC to Walter and Marthajane Sell. She was a 1966 graduate of KU School of Education and went on to teach Jr. High English and Social Studies.

In 1968 Marilyn married Thomas, they celebrated 45 years together. After raising her 2 daughters she started a new career in insurance sales, operating Schweitzer and Associates. She was a leader in her community, including being past presidents of the NKC PTA, Northland Chamber of Commerce, SafeHaven, NKC Hospital Community Advisory Board, and PEO Chapter JC. Also, she was very active with Clay County Parks Board, Soroptimist Northland, KC Symphony Guild, and longtime member of St. James Lutheran Church.

Marilyn was preceded in death by her father and brother, Ben Sell. Survivors include her husband; 2 daughters, Karin (Sean) Shaughnessey and Kristi (Mike) Cavanaugh; her mother; and 4 grandchildren, Colton, Megan, Thomas, and Daniel.

A memorial service will be held at 12 PM Saturday, June 28, 2014 at St. James Lutheran Church, 1104 NE Vivion Rd., Kansas City, MO. The family will receive friends from 10 AM-12 PM at the church. Memorials are suggested to Kansas City Symphony Guild and St. James Lutheran Memorial Fund.