Marilyn L. Clark
April 07, 1927 - February 03, 2020
Obituary
MADISON - Marilyn L. Clark, age 92, of Madison, passed away on Monday, Feb. 3, 2020, at Elmcroft of Madison. She was born on April 7, 1927, in Madison, the daughter of Henry and Louise (Larson) Foss. Marilyn graduated from Madison East High School in 1945 and attended Madison Business College. She married Roger Clark on August 15, 1946.
Marilyn was a 50 plus year member of Epsilon Sigma Alpha a philanthropic sorority, and a longtime member of Trinity Lutheran Church. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Marilyn enjoyed camping for many years at Little Bluff Campground. She played and gave accordion lessons and played bells at her church.
Marilyn is survived by her daughter, Linda Louise Santy; grandchildren, Kari (Sam) Ruder, Kim (Justin) Lewis and Scott Santy; great-grandchildren, Zoey, Charlie, Rory and Finn; sister, Joan (Jim) Soderholm; brother, Darrell (Joann) Foss; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Roger; son-in-law, Jim Santy; and sister Donna Griffin.
A funeral service will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, with the Rev. Andrew Twiton presiding. Burial will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday.
Memorials may be gifted in Marilyn's name to Trinity Lutheran Church or the charity of donor's choice. The family wishes to thank the staff of Elmcroft and Agrace HospiceCare for all of their wonderful care and support given to Marilyn. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420
Events
Visitation
Sat Feb 8, 2020 @ 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Service
Sat Feb 8, 2020 @ 11:00 AM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Victoria Sykes Loudon
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I always think of Marilyn as feeling content and happy with what ever she was doing; attending a craft fair with her daughter, being with her grandchildren and great grandchildren, and traveling. Marilyn was a loving, positive woman!
Vikee Sykes Loudon
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Cynthia Liburdi
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May your memories of this wonderful lady sustain you during this sad time. I had the pleasure of spending time with Marilyn once a week as I shampooed and set her hair. She was a kind and well respected resident. I loved hearing stories of her life. I will miss her.
Cindy Liburdi
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Joseph Clark
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I have many fond memories from my childhood of Aunt Marilyn & Uncle Roger, as well as all of my cousins and it was always great to spend time together. On a trip to the cottage at Lake Emily one weekend with Grandma Clark, my aunt & uncle were there also and after Uncle Roger gave me a few fishing tips and I headed to the boat dock Aunt Marilyn said "now you be careful out there in that boat Joey and catch lots of fish". Many precious memories for me as I'm sure for anyone who's lives were touched by such wonderful people. My thoughts & prayers go out to the family and may God's comfort & grace be with you. "Joey" Clark in CA
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Patti Meier
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I also have fond memories of Aunt Marilyn & Uncle Roger. Marilyn was such a lovely and kind person, I never heard her raise her voice. I remember well, all the Xmas vacations spent at their house with my sister, Chris. Sleeping on the living room floor and Roger n Marilyn tiptoeing around us in the morning. We then took a bus uptown to visit Marilyn at work and then have lunch at a restaurant around the corner. I remember also going to Church on Sunday with their neighbors. Such lovely memories I will never forget! 💖