Marilyn (Lyn) McGovern, 86, of Waterford, a mother, grandmother, great oma, sister, and friend, left this world suddenly on Jan. 16, 2022.
Lyn was born in Chicago on Feb. 4, 1935 and moved to Germany when she was six years old, the country her parents were from. She lived through WWII in Germany and when she was 21 years old she moved to America permanently and never looked back. USA was her home. She loved helping people and spent some years with the American Red Cross to help people in need. Her loving heart left a beacon of light for all of her family to share.
Lyn is survived by daughter Patti (Steve) Fischer and son Tom (Sharon) McGovern. She was a proud grandma to Christopher (Kelly) Fischer, Rocky (Jamie) Fischer, Tyler (Anna Lisa) Fischer, Matt (Jess) McGovern and Nick (Paige) McGovern. Her great grandchildren, who called her oma are Nathanial Seivert, Jasmine (Jeremy) King, Ryder Fischer, Roman Fischer, Ava Fischer, Olivia Fischer, Dalton McGovern and Barrett McGovern. She is further survived by a sister, sister-in-laws, brother-in-laws, niece, nephews and friends.
She is preceded in death by parents Albert and Martha Stiege and brother Albert Stiege, Jr.
A celebration of Lyn’s life will be held in a private ceremony.
“Mom, Grandma and Oma, your cheerful attitude and bright smile will be truly missed and you will forever be in our hearts”
Services have been entrusted to Integrity Funeral Services. Well-wishers may visit www.integrityfunerals.net.
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