Marilyn Christakos Obituary

Marilyn Theresa Christakos N. CHARLESTON - Marilyn Theresa Christakos, 78, of North Charleston, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest on September 3, 2025. She was born on July 27, 1947, to Toney and Nellie (Buckler) Galinausky. She is survived by her husband, Lenny Theodore Christakos, and their two children, Melissa (Clyde O. Hunter, Jr.) Christakos and Craig (Skye) Christakos; her two treasured grandchildren, Cordelia and Forbes; cherished aunt of Christine (Dale) Nehring and Christopher Christakos; dear cousin to Pat Butkus Barnett. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Antoinette "Toni" Hodor. Chapel service to be held Monday, September 22, at the Kerry Funeral Home, 7020 W. 127th Street, Palos Heights, IL, at 11:30 am. The family will receive friends beginning at 10:00 am until time of service. Burial will follow at Lithuanian National Cemetery in Justice, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the South Carolina Aquarium. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com.