Marian K. Roth, 92, died on June 7, 2022, in Chicago, IL.

Marian was the daughter of Raymond V. Roth and Mabel (Weydert) Roth. Marian graduated from Galena High School, attended Saint Therese College in Winona, MN, graduated from Clarke College, in Dubuque, lA and earned Master’s degrees from DePaul University in Chicago and the University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI. She taught high school English and later worked as a librarian in the Chicago Public Library system for twenty-one years, retiring in 1997. After retirement she volunteered at the Chicago History Museum for fifteen  years.

She is survived by sisters, Magdalen Hirst, Mequon, WI, Virginia (Dan) Benson, Beaver Dam, WI, Lenore Manz, Salem, OR and a brother, Robert (Mary) Roth, Galena, and eighteen nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held at St. Mary Cemetery, Galena.

The family is being assisted by the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena. Memorials may be given to The Galena Public library. 601 Bench Street. Galena. Illinois 61036 or the Galena Historical Society and Museum, 211 S. Bench Street, Galena, Illinois, 61036. Online condolences can be left at wwww.furlongfuneralchapel.com