Marilyn Costa (nee Gutierrez) passed away peacefully on November 2, 2026, at the age of 72, in her home in Bolingbrook, Illinois.

Marilyn was born to the late Luz and Miguel Gutierrez on July 1, 1954 in Manila, Philippines.

In 1980, she married Ruben Costa in (Rhode Island). Together, they shared 46 years of marriage, raising their family and building a life together in Oahu, Hawaii; San Diego, California; and Chicago, Addison, and Bolingbrook, Illinois.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Luz and Miguel Gutierrez; her brother, Edwin (Vicky) Gutierrez; and her sister, Rosalyn (Dinesh) Jain.

Marilyn is survived by her husband, Ruben, and two sons: Bernard and wife, Elnalyn; Ryan and wife, Felicidad. She was also the proud “Nana” to her five beloved grandchildren: Azaleah, Athan, Jeremy, Alianza, and Anelise. Dear sister of Brenda (Michael) Stevens, Elizabeth Cloud, Cora Robles, and Miguel Gutierrez. Loving aunt, cousin, and friend.

Memorial Visitation Thursday, November 12, 2026, from 4:00pm-8:00pm (Service 7:00pm) at McCauley-Sullivan Funeral Home 530 W. Boughton Rd., Bolingbrook, IL 60440.

Family & Friends to gather Friday, November 13, 2026, 10:00am Mass at St. Isaac Jogues Church 8149 W. Golf Rd., Niles, IL. Followed by Inurnment at Maryhill Catholic Cemetery in Niles, IL.

To honor Marilyn’s wishes, please consider wearing colors other than black to celebrate her life.