Honorable Marcy "Marcella" C. Lipinski was born on June 20, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois, to the parents of Eugene and Maria Murawski. At 80 years old, she passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, September 2, 2022. She was the wife of Leonard “Ed” Lipinski, and they shared 45 years of marriage together.

Marcy attended Chicago State University for her undergraduate degree and then attended John Marshall Law School to obtain her law degree. In 2000, Marcy won in the general election a judgeship with the Circuit Court of Cook County. Marcy was an avid reader, animal lover, traveler (especially to Las Vegas), gardener, movie watcher, fan of rock and roll, and crossword enthusiast. She loved spending time with her family and being with her two dogs, Hansel and Gretel. She was an amazing wife, mother, and grandmother.

Marcy is preceded in death by her parents, husband, and three siblings, Joyce Barthel, Eugene Murawski, and Gloria Kostel. She is survived by her children, Mandi Obergon and husband Mark, Scott Lipinski and wife Kim, and Kathy Lipinski, and grandchildren Michael Manuszak, Katie Manuszak and fiancé Bob Beuck, Jade, Maddie, and Mikey. Marcy is also survived by her other siblings, Veronica Slager, Ralph Murawski, Keith Murawski and wife Pam.