Marion R. (Rabeler) Anetsberger

Marion R. Anetsberger, nee Rabeler, age 90, longtime resident of Northbrook, passed away August 6th, 2022.  Beloved wife of the late Donald F.; loving mother of Suzy (Dan) Carter, Sharon Anetsberger, Sheila (Marc) Osberg, Sandy Anetsberger (Barb Netter) and the late Mark Anetsberger; cherished grandmother of Krystal (Jeremy) Mobley, Erin McGinn, Donald Arteaga and Connor McGinn;  proud great grandmother of Quinten, Karlin, Hailey, Brandon, Annie, Claire and Max; treasured sister of Richard (Jean) Rabeler; dearest sister in law of John (Sue) and the late Gregory and Richard Anetsberger;  fond aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Marion was devoted to her position as the Conference Coordinator at Divine Word International, Techny Towers for more than 25 years having worked side by side with her daughter, Sheila for 19 of those years before she retired.  She was deeply religious, a devout Catholic and longtime member of St. Norbert Catholic Church in Northbrook.  Marion also loved to garden and always kept a beautifully landscaped yard, as well as helped maintain her daughter’s yard, until she was physically unable to manage it any longer.  She possessed unwavered selflessness and patience which she demonstrated not only by adopting five children, but also taking in many foster children over the years.  Marion was a kind, gentle and generous woman whose greatest joys were her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  They were her pride and joy which she lived through vicariously.  She will be greatly missed and never forgotten.

A visitation will be held Saturday, August 13th, 9:00 a.m. until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. at St. Norbert and Our Lady of the Brook Parish, 1809 Walters Ave., Northbrook.  Interment to follow at St. Mary Cemetery, Techny.  The Funeral Mass will be livestreamed, please click here to watch the Mass.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Marion’s memory to Dementia Society of America, PO Box 600, Doylestown, PA 18901.

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