Marillyn A. Tallman

September 2nd, 2013

Marillyn was an amazing woman. She never took credit for anything, but preferred to make me feel good about what I did with the little work (compared to her) that I did for the town of Penza in Russia. It is a real loss to those who were inspired by Marillyn to do good for others. Marillyn worked tirelessly for the good of mankind. It was a privilege to know her.

Ingrid Brown

~Ingrid Brown
~friend CASJ, Chicago, IL

April 11th, 2013

AN INSPIRATION AND A WOMEN OF VALOR.
SHE TOUCHED MY LIFE WITH LEARNING AND KINDNESS.
MARILYN MADE A DIFFERENCE.

~Mira Neumann
~, Northbrook Il

April 7th, 2013

I remember marilyn in the 70’s eatly 80’s when she and Dawn eorked together. They were both so energetic. I worked at the book store on devon ave. May she rest in peace

~debie gronner-greenberg
~aquaintance, queens, n.y.

April 1st, 2013

We are so thankful for all of the kind words and memories that you all have shared. Thank you so much for the love and support!

~Miriam
~Granddaughter, Chicago, IL

March 13th, 2013

To the family of dear friend, Marillyn. I was and still am a member of the Panel of Amrican Women. Marillyn was a tireless contributing member. We all loved her and felt privileged to be her friend. We learned so much from her. I loved her and missed her in recent years. You were all lucky to have her in your lives. kek robien

~Kek Robien
~friend, Gurnee, IL

March 6th, 2013

We have a lost a treasured friend and colleague whose dedication and compassion I
much admired.

Helene Kenvin

~Helene Kenvin
~President, The Caucasus Network, a cooperating organization of Chicago Action, Delray Beach, FL

March 6th, 2013

Marillyn was such a wise, caring person. Her extraordinary leadership skills and depth of knowledge, together with her empathy and compassion made Marillyn one of her generation’s most significant Jewish leaders. Her commitment and contribution to Jewish education, whether in her own community or the far flung reaches of the former Soviet Union, was legendary. Marillyn was a woman whose life was filled with meaning. She served and will continue to serve as an inspiration to all those who were privileged to know and work with her. Yehi zichra baruch. May her memory be a blessing.

~Judy Lash Balint
~Friend, colleague from the Union of Councils for Soviet Jews, Jerusalem, Israel

March 6th, 2013

Dr. Tallman and Family My sincerest condolences on the loss of your beloved Mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you always.

~Sondra Kray
~Patient and friend, Glenview Illinois

March 6th, 2013

I am so sorry to learn of Marillyn’s passing. She was an amazing mentor, colleague and friend who I had the pleasure to work with for almost a decade in the 90’s on behalf of human rights issues. She was one of the most determined women I have known, and always made things happen with a smile. I will miss her, and will never forget her.

~Buffy Beaudoin-Schwartz
~Friend, Former Colleague, Ellicott City

March 6th, 2013

Sefton and Martin,
We will be on a plane tomorrow, but please know my heart is with you. What a productive, meaningful, positive life she led.
Fondly, Gina

~Regina Rosenstein
~friend and admirer, Highwood, Il

March 6th, 2013

Marillyn was truly an inspiration to me. She was a wonderful teacher, making history come alive with meaning and connections. She was embracing, warm, and had a great smile and a wonderful sense of humor. Everyone adored her. A true role model for Jewish women, or any woman, showing empathy, scholarship, and humanity. I will truly miss her, as I thought of her often even though I haven’t seen her in many years.

~Carole Bernstein
~student of Marillyn’s Jewish History Series, Highland Park, IL

March 6th, 2013

Marilyn was one of the very best people I had the pleasure of knowing. She gave of her self and changed the world through her teaching and Chicao Action for Soviet Jewry. Marilyn enlisted me to travel to the FSU in 1987 and gave me a chance to do good. There is no greater gift than getting folks to help the needy. Her goodness, and sense of humor, will never be forgotten. May we never forget the lessons she taught us. God Bless and her family.
Ray Cohen

~Ray Cohen
~Friend. Pupil, Chicago, IL