MARY LOUISE GARDNER GEISS (12/7/1926) born to Edith Roche and Bernird Gardner died on 2/5/2020 surrounded by her loving husband and children.  Marilyn lived a full life filled with laughter, travel and friends. She married her high school sweetheart, Bobby, upon his return from the navy in World War 2, raised 6 children, continued West Tech high school friendships with the club girls. She was devoted to the Mission Circle at Ascension Catholic Church and was actively involved in the Lakewood Campers club for many years. Marilyn and Bobby along with their children visited and camped at many national parks in the 1960's creating long lasting memories for her family. She was an excellent  seamstress and maintained her 5 girls in the latest fashions.

Marilyn is survived by her beloved husband, Bobby of 71 years; children - Thomas (Bonnie), Cheryl, Cindy (Greg), Cathy (Dale), Christine ) Ted, and Mary (Tom). She is predeased by her brother Robert Gardner.  She has 19 beautiful grandchildren and is predeceased by her granddaughter Christy in 2016; 19 great grandchildren and one pending.

Funeral Mass Monday, Feb. 10, Blessed Trinity Church (14040 Puritas Ave.) at 11:00 AM. Interment Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. Friends may call at CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME of CLEVELAND, 4420 ROCKY RIVER DR. AT PURITAS SUNDAY 2-5 PM. In lieu of flowers contributions to the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, 15500 S. Waterloo Rd. Cleveland, OH 44110.