Von Gunden

Marilou Jean Von Gunden, 63, of Painesville, Ohio, passed away at Hillcrest Hospital, part of the Cleveland Clinic, on Saturday, July 18, 2026, after a brief illness, surrounded by loved ones.

She was born in Butler on Feb. 20, 1963, and was the daughter of Robert L. Pennington and the late Velma Ruth Hillwig Pennington.

She was a graduate of Clarion University and was a successful sales representative in the pharmaceutical industry for over 40 years. She loved traveling, had been all over Europe and had made it to 44 states here in America. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. In her younger years, she was involved in the Girl Scouts.

A talented organist, she played for many years at her church. Marilou continued to find great joy in music and was a longtime season ticket holder of the Cleveland Orchestra. She also enjoyed having season tickets to the Cleveland Guardians (Indians). For her 60th birthday, she attended the Kentucky Derby. Most of all, Marilou loved skiing. She enjoyed skiing in locations from North Dakota to Peek’n Peak in New York.

She is survived by her father, Robert L. Pennington, of Bruin, and his companion, Carol Karpinski; her brother, Robert L. (Beth) Pennington, of Bruin; a sister, Kathy (Thomas) Wagner, of Buffalo, N.Y.; her nieces, Rebecca Pennington and Caitlin Wagner; a nephew, TJ Wagner; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

In addition to her mother, Velma, she was preceded in death by her nephew, Alex Pennington.

VON GUNDEN — Friends of Marilou Jean Von Gunden, who died Saturday, July 18, 2026, will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 24, at BUZARD FUNERAL HOME, 201 S. Wayne, Parker.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 25, at the Martinsburg Church of Bruin.

Interment will be held at Annisville Cemetery.

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