Marlene E. Merlini (Nowicki) age 73 of Chicago passed away Saturday morning June 13th. Beloved wife of Ronald Merlini. Loving mother of Julia (Glenn) Wilson. Ronald & Marlene were the light & loves of each others lives. Visitation Wednesday. June 24th, 9 -10:30 AM at Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home. Funeral mass 11 AM at St. Gerald Catholic Church in Oak Lawn. In light of the current health situation, St. Gerald Church is requiring a list of names of all funeral mass attendees. If you will be attending, please contact Julia or Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home to add your name to the list. Inurnment St. Casmir Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Gerald Catholic Church. Express thoughts & memories in the online Guest Book at http://www.palosgaidasfh.com/.