Marilyn Jean Malles, age 95, of Penn Yan, NY passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at her home. Marilyn grew up in Glen Ellyn, Illinois and graduated from North Western University. She taught Kindergarten and Head Start in Chicago. She was voted Citizen of the Year for Wilmette, Illinois in 1991. She served as the first women President of the Wilmette Park Board. She was married to her husband James for 57 years. She is survived by her son Paul and his wife Linda. No services are planned at this time.