Marilyn Shandonay

Resided in Gladstone, MI
Died July 20, 2025

Marilyn J. Shandonay, age 69, passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025 at her home after a long battle with cancer. She is now at peace.

 

Marilyn was born on May 26, 1956 to the late Robert and Janet Beaudry. Marilyn was the mother of Emma and the loving wife of Mike Shandonay. She was always devoted to her family. She was a loving sister to Marlene (Bob), Myra, Marie (Bruce), and Robert (Christine); and the sweetest auntie to Andre, Aimee, Arlene, Bob, Nikki, Erin, Eric, Chelsea, Josh, and Meghan.

 

Marilyn was born and raised in Gladstone and graduated from Gladstone High School in the class of 1974. She married a buckeye boy, Mike Shandonay, even though her mother told her not to. Marilyn never liked to play by anyone else’s rules. She had a very fierce, but loving and determined attitude that rubbed off onto everyone she encountered.

 

Marilyn retired from the OSF St. Francis Hospital billing office after 46 years, and that came with its ups and downs. Regardless, she loved it all. Especially her dear friends, Tina and Sue, that she made along the way and who made work suck a little less. She also cherished her other coworkers and countless good people that she shared time, laughter, and that “great” cafeteria lunch with.

 

Marilyn never always knew it, but deep down she always wanted to be a mom. She loved to babysit the nieces and nephews. She had her Emma who always made sure everything is and was taken care of for Dad.

 

The family would like to give a very special thank you to OSF’s Oncology Department, Darci, and OSF Hospice for taking such great care of Marilyn.

13 Tributes for “Marilyn Shandonay”

    To Marilyn’s Family, So very sorry for your loss. Marilyn was a dear friend of my sister Pam who passed away November 1999 she was so good to Pam and I will never forget her! God Bless!

    So sorry that such a lovely woman had such a difficult struggle after she finally retired. She was a very loyal and consistent mother, wife , employee and friend. Marilyn always made the best of every situation. I was fortunate to have known her. Rest in peace Marilyn.

    marilyn was such a great person she was such a kind person. It was such a privilege to work so many years with her. We always said the group of us were our work family. May she rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers go out to you Mike and Emma

    So sorry to hear of cousin Marilyn’s passing. Always enjoyed seeing her and was truly “one of a kind”. Prayers and sympathies to the Shandonay and Beaudry families. RIP Marilyn. Bob & Mary Lou Peters

    I worked with Marilyn when she was just starting out at the hospital. We will always have those good memories. to the family, my deepest sympathy God bless you.

    I’m so sad to hear this news. Not only was Marilyn a classmate, but a friend who was impossible to forget! After reading this obit, I’m pretty sure she had a hand in composing it! If not, someone who knew her really well, as her humor & wit shines through!
    I had the good fortune of running into her a few years ago & our conversation didn’t miss a beat from the time before. She had the best outlook on life & Boy oh Boy, could she make me laugh!! She beamed when she talked about Emma & Mike!
    My sincere condolences to all her family & friends, especially Marlene.
    Rest in peace Marilyn, but I’m sure you will be busy making them laugh & smile in Heaven!

    Always,
    Cheryl (Shorty, to You!) (Kalishek)

    I am so sorry for your loss- Marilyn was taken much too soon. She was a great person! She was excellent at her job and she certainly served the patients at OSF with the greatest care and love! She was a tremendous help to my mother and I’m sure for many others. She will truly receive her blessings in Heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

    My deepest sympathies to Marilyn’s family. I remember those girls, Marilyn and Marlene, from way back in the east end days! There was always something extra special about you both, even when we were kids. I’m praying for Marilyn’s soul, for her family and friends and especially her husband, daughter and Marlene. Take Care, God Bless

    So very sorry to hear about Marilyn. We’ve known her for years. She always, always had a smile on her face and a warm “Hello”. She will truly be missed by family and friends. Our sincerest sympathies.

    To the Beaudry family….. Her obituary summed it up!!!! And as a kid in the neighborhood…. that is why I followed her around…. She made me laugh, she made me feel comfortable, she was genuine! I looked up to her. Sorry for your loss, the little Bizeau kid in the neighborhood!

    It made my heart sad to see this. I am sending many hugs and to say she will be missed is an understatement!! She was an awesome person!!

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