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Marilyn Carey Zaeringer

October 5, 1934 — May 19, 2020

Marilyn Carey Zaeringer, 85-year-old resident of Metairie since 1962, passed on to be with our Lord on May 19, 2020. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Jerome J. Zaeringer and her parents, Mrs. Julia Lacey and Mr. John G. Carey. Devoted mother of daughters Mary Z. Bolner (Glenn) and predeceased Brenda M. Zaeringer, and sons Kevin P. Zaeringer (Sloan) and Steven M. Zaeringer (Wendy). Dear sister of Sr. Mary Juliane RSM, Kathleen C. Boudreaux, Shirley C. Himel (Garland), and the late Julie C. Carey, John G. Carey, Jr., Thomas J. Carey, and Robert J. Carey. Sister-in-law of Debbie Carey, Beverly Carey, Susan Carey and the late Don Boudreaux. Also predeceased by special sister-in-law Elaine Zaeringer, Clare and Charles Persons, Frank and Ruby Zaeringer. Proud grandmother of Hannah Tramuta (Joey), Sarah B. Warner (William), Nathan House (Lucy), Celia, Connor, and Sophia Zaeringer; Abigail, Joseph, Rachel, and Peter Zaeringer. Great grandmother of Oliver James and Theodore Elliot Warner. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and wonderful friends. After being widowed at age 40, she was very proud of becoming an L.P.N. at age 47 and enjoyed being a clinic nurse until age 65. Marilyn’s deep faith in God has grown over the years. She attended yearly retreats for many years and attended many programs at the Archdiocesan Spirituality Center. She has been journeying with a personal spiritual director since her “middle years”. She is a parishioner of St. Clement of Rome. In her later years, even with visual impairment and physical limitations, she became a member of the Lakeview Shepherd Center and attended the People Program, a program offering enrichment classes for older adults. Finally, it was Marilyn’s desire that we share the following at this time. “I had bipolar II illness most of my life. When I was 18, little was known about this illness when I first had real symptoms of depression and anxiety. No successful treatment was available. I had a lot of emotional pain. When I was 41 years old, my pastor and a good friend introduced me to a psychiatrist who diagnosed my illness as bipolar (a chemical imbalance), and the proper medication was on the market at that time. After a month in the hospital on this medication and with therapy, I was on the way to a very happy and productive life with my family and community. I believe that KNOWLEDGE IS POWER. I attended national and local meetings of DBSA (Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance). I want others to know that bipolar is a condition that can be treated. In addition to medication, there are lifestyle habits/environments that can help those with bipolar. For more information, visit dbsalliance.org.” Marilyn’s hope was that people would get more educated regarding mental illness and that “all will stop stigmatizing those with mental illness.” Marilyn had a “very full and happy life”. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 23rd, followed by Mass at St. Clement of Rome Church, 4317 Richland Ave., Metairie, LA at 12 Noon. Private interment in St. Vincent de Paul Cemetery #1immediately following Mass. Flowers gratefully declined; instead consider donation to the following: Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, 101 Mercy Drive, Belmont, NC 28012-2898 Brens Joy, Inc., P.O. Box 6054, Metairie, LA 70009 (brain tumor support group, in memory of daughter Brenda) OR DBSA local group (dbsaneworleans.org). Click on “donate”. Special thanks to all of those who participated in her care during her last year of life. MOTHE FUNERAL HOME is assisting the family during this difficult time. Family and friends may offer condolences at mothefunerals.com.
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Saturday, May 23, 2020

10:30am - 12:00 pm (Eastern time)

St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church

4317 Richland Ave, Metairie, LA 70002

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