Age 91 of South St. Paul
Went to be with our Lord on September 15, 2023 due to natural causes. Marilyn was born on February 16, 1932 in St. Paul to Edward and Zetta Holl. She was preceded in death by her spouse of 69 years Jerry; two infant sisters and her parents. Marilyn is survived by her children, Tom (Flower), Sue Gemoets (Ted Lewis), Bill (Laura), Sheila (Steve) Stai, Steve (Clare), Tim (Lou Anne), Colleen (Tim) Pladson & John (Colleen). She is the grandmother of 17 grandchildren, Ezra, Eli, Mark, Chloe, Jen, Lee, Adam, Jessica, Timothy, Brianna, Julia, Conor, Shea, Max, Madelyn, Alexa and Jake; 15 great-grandchildren, Martin, Carmen, Mariana, Mercedes, Santiago, Elizabeth, Ezekiel, Matthias, Josiah, Arielle, Cassidy, Althea, Magnolia, Jack and Miles. Marilyn grew up in Highland Park and graduated from St. Joseph’s Academy. She raised 8 children, but always found time for meaningful pursuits. A special period of her life was when she, Jerry and Fr. Tom Hill were the National Marriage Encounter executive team. They were able to travel and meet with people from approximately 54 other countries to develop strategy for strengthening families and marriages which they believed were the bedrock of any society. Marilyn greatly enjoyed her Wisconsin lake cabin and spent many years with friends and family there. She was a voracious reader and loved to golf. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at St. Thomas Becket Church, 4455 S. Robert Trail, Eagan, MN at 11 am. Visitation 1 hour prior to service at 10:00 am. Luncheon to follow at the church. Entombment at Resurrection Cemetery, Mendota Heights. Memorials are preferred for Community of Saints Regional Catholic School or Twin Cities Marriage Encounter.