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Marilyn K. "Mac" Sauer

Marilyn K. "Mac" Sauer obituary, Wooster, OH

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12811 Chillicothe Road

Chesterland, Ohio

Marilyn Sauer Obituary

MARILYN K. "MAC" SAUER (nee Kerr) age 94, beloved wife of the late Bentley F. Jr.; loving mother of Kimberly Hartman (husband James), Paula Tomlinson (husband Kenneth), and twins Lauri Bucci (husband Fred) and the late Lynn Blood (husband Pastor Kenneth Blood); devoted grandmother of 13, great grandmother of 24 and great-great grandmother of 1; cherished daughter of the late Charles and Cora (nee Baker) Kerr; dearest sister of the late Marjorie Lease (husband Robert deceased) and Richard Kerr (wife Rita deceased); dear aunt and great aunt of many. Contributions may be made in memory of Marilyn to the Sarcoma Foundation of America, 9899 Main St., Suite 204, Damascus, MD 20872 www.curesarcoma.org, or to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 www.stjude.org. Celebration of Life Service Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Cornerstone Community Church, 1400 Lander Road, Mayfield Heights 44124. Burial following at Knollwood Cemetery at 12:30 PM. Family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Mac at THE DeJOHN FUNERAL HOME & CELEBRATIONS CENTER OF CHESTERLAND 12811 CHILLICOTHE ROAD (Rt. 306, just south of Mayfield Rd.) on MONDAY JULY 21, 2025 from 5-8 PM. Online obituary, guestbook, and order flowers at www.DeJohnCares.com.

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Published by Cleveland.com from Jul. 18 to Jul. 20, 2025.

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Leone Pullella DDS

July 20, 2025

God Bless you Marilyn
It was a pleasure to see you in the practice for decades. Always a smile and a beautiful person.
You are one of the reasons I went to work everyday!
Leo Pullella DDS

Gary and Linda Kopania

July 19, 2025

We had the pleasure of knowing her great sense of humor and love of her family. She was a joy to be around and will be missed dearly.

david block

July 19, 2025

This is David Block. She was the best godmother a godson would ever have. She brightens peoples lives with her beautiful smile. And she always made sure I behaved no matter what. I will love her forever and forever and she will be missed.

Renee Rockman

July 19, 2025

To the dear family of "Mac" Sauer, my deepest condolences on the passing of your mom, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend. Mac was my Girl Scout leader and I learned so many life lessons from her and Mickey. They will be in my heart forever. May Mac rest in peace.
-Renee Rockman.

Harriet Selman

July 19, 2025

So sorry to hear of Mac's passing. She was a wonderful fun-loving person. My deepest condenses to the entire family.

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Memorial Events
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Jul

21

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

THE DeJOHN FUNERAL HOME & CELEBRATIONS CENTER OF CHESTERLAND

12811 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland, OH 44026

Jul

22

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Cornerstone Community Church

1400 Lander Road, Mayfield Heights, OH 44124

Jul

22

Burial

12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Knollwood Cemetery

1678 SOM Center Road, Mayfield Heights, OH 44124

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DeJohn Funeral Home & Celebrations Center

12811 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland, OH 44026

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