Marian Elizabeth (Schnug) PATERSON

SCHNUG, PATERSON, CUFF, MCMANUS, SMITH

Posted By: Sarah Thorson Little (email)
Date: 6/29/2013 at 11:00:56

September 3, 1922 --- May 10, 2013

Marian Elizabeth Paterson died on May 10, 2013 at her home in Northbrook, IL. She was 90 years of age. Marian was born Marian Elizabeth Schnug on September 3, 1922 in Dows, IA. She was the third of three children of Blanche (nee Cuff) and Dr. George Elmer Schnug. Marian attended Carleton College and the University of Iowa where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Commerce degree in 1944. She was a member of the Tri-Delta Sorority. She married Hugh Graham Paterson on August 21, 1948 in Dows. Marian worked as the Director of Human Resources at St. Luke's Hospital in Chicago. Later, the couple settled in Park Forest, IL where they had two children, Alan and John. In 1956, Marian was elected to the office of Village Clerk for the Village of Park Forest. In 1970, after a stint in Omaha, NE, the family moved to Northbrook, IL where Marian worked in the business office of Northbrook School District 28. She volunteered with the Northbrook Historical Society and the Chicago Botanic Garden, and was active in the League of Women Voters, the Art Associates and in local bridge circles. She was a Northbrook resident for 43 years. Marian is survived by her husband, Hugh G. Paterson of Northbrook, IL; their son, John G. Paterson, his wife, Amy E. McManus, and their children, Graham and Avery of Chicago; her daughter-in-law, Carol Paterson Smith of Alexandria, MN and her children, Aaron, Alex and Hannah. She is preceded in death by her son, Alan. A memorial visitation will be held Saturday, June 22, 2013 from 11:30 am until time of memorial service 12:30 pm at Kelley & Spalding Funeral Home, 1787 Deerfield Road, Highland Park, IL. In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution can be made to the Northbrook Historical Society, 1776 Walters Ave., Northbrook, IL 60062.

Evanston Review - Evanston, Illinois
June 20, 2013