Marjorie Eleanor Lehan

June 14, 1926-August 27, 2016

Marjorie Eleanor Lehan, age 90 of DeKalb, died peacefully on Saturday, August 27, 2016, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born June 14, 1926 in Compton, Illinois, the daughter of Henry and Mabel (Henry) Chaon.  She was preceded in death by her parents as well as her brothers Arthur, Wellington, Cletus and her sister Beatrice.

She is survived by her loving husband, James and their seven children, Timothy (Ann) Lehan of DeKalb, Teresa (Don) Hettel of DeKalb, Patrick Lehan of DeKalb, Michelle (Dennis) Freidel of St. Charles, Maria (Edward) Paine of Bakersfield, CA, Barbara (David) Hazama of Kailua, HI,  and Thomas (Brenda) Lehan of DeKalb.   She also is survived by 26 grandchildren:  (Timothy) Kathleen Lehan, Jonathan Lehan, James Lehan, Kristy Gorsage, Patricia Lehan and Karen Lehan; (Teresa) Donald Larson, Robert Larson;  (Michelle) Marie Merry, Paul Freidel, Jesse Freidel,  Jeremiah Freidel, Phillip Freidel, Anna Freidel, Ruth Freidel, Timothy Freidel, Michael Freidel and Dennis Freidel;  (Maria) James Paine, Raechel Paine and Elliott Paine;  (Barbara) Dara Rolfe, Darci Hazama and Danielle Hazama.  (Thomas) Elizabeth Lehan and Sarah Lehan.  She also leaves behind 24 great-grandchildren.

Marge attended school in Compton and graduated from Mendota High School in 1944.  She graduated from St. Teresa College in Winona, MN, where received a degree in Business as well as a teaching certificate. Upon graduation she returned to Compton to work in her father's General Store.  Later she moved to DeKalb and was employed by Schultz Auto Dealer.

Jim and Marge were married in St. Mary's, West Brooklyn on November 11, 1952.  Marjorie became a housewife, where the apron went on and the baked goods were baked.  Marjorie played an integral part at Lehan Drugs for over 50 years, a proud member of Haish School Board, Catholic Daughters, Junior Women's Club and This -N- That Club, all of DeKalb.  With beauty and grace she humbly opened her heart and home to many in need.

The family would like to thank all of you for sharing in the wonderful life of Marjorie Lehan. And for the healthcare provided by Dr. Feldman, Dr. Nguyen and Kishwaukee Hospital.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the following:
DeKalb County Community Foundation/Jim and Marge Lehan Scholarship Fund
St. Mary's Guardian Angel Fund
KishHealth System Hospice
OakCrest Good Samaritan Fund