Docent, founding member, Wright Trust
Ann Marohn, 89, died peacefully on Jan. 15 in Lincolnwood. Born in Decatur in 1935, she lived most of her life in Oak Park. As a young girl, she took up tennis at the courts across the street from her house and passionately fought all the way to the Junior National Clay Court Championships, where she performed admirably in doubles. She continued to play into her 80s and was a member of the Oak Park Tennis Center for decades.
She earned a bachelor’s degree at Marquette University and a master’s degree from Northeastern Illinois University. She taught junior high English in the Oak Park School District 97. A devoted resident of Oak Park, she was committed to volunteerism, most notably at the Frank Lloyd Wright Home & Studio Foundation (now the Wright Trust), where she was a founding member, giving tours for over 40 years. In fact, she led the first tour at the Home & Studio when it opened to the public. She was also an active member of the League of Women Voters.
According to Celeste Adams, president & CEO of the Wright Trust, “Ann had a lively spirit that engaged and inspired everyone who knew her.” To read more about her, go to https://oakpark-network.newspackstaging.com/2014/07/15/four-decades-of-interpreting-frank-lloyd-wright/
A memorial service is planned for the future.
Ann was a mother, grandmother and passionate educator whose love for family and community never diminished. She is survived by her son, Rick (Renee Sprogis); her daughter, Kate (Brian Bartsch); her grandchildren, Rebecca Degan (Duke), Ryan Marohn, Robert Marohn, Max Bartsch, and Anna Bartsch; her great-grandson, Isaac Degan; her brother, Steve Young (Marianne); and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother, John Young (Janie), and her daughter, Sue Marohn.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: RUSH Alzheimer’s Disease Center and the Frank Lloyd Wright Trust.