Marlynn June Marroso

The light of our family has dimmed this week, and with profound sadness we announce the passing of our mother, Marlynn June (Stankowski) Marroso, on June 20th, 2026. She was surrounded by her family—daughters Melissa (Marroso) Edwards and Jennifer (Marroso) Orow, and son Ross Marroso (wife Sydney)—during her final moments. She is preceded in death by her husband, Edmund (Ed) Ross Marroso, of 55 years. She is a loving and adored ‘Grammy’ to seven grandchildren: Alyssa, Anthony, Michael, Santino, Alexis, Anna, and Brooke.

She was the steady presence everyone relied on—the person who remembered every birthday, was there for the birth of every grandchild, and shared her laughter and her home with friends and family alike. The way she engaged with others made everyone she met feel special and valued. Her wisdom was trusted, her laughter was irresistibly contagious, and her love was unconditional.

Marlynn was a nurse and nurse educator for many years, serving the Southeast Detroit area. She was a proud graduate of Regina High School, Henry Ford Community College, the University of Michigan, and Wayne State University, where she earned her Master’s degree in Nursing. She pioneered a successful community program with Schoolcraft College and the American Red Cross, aligning nursing students with disaster recovery preparedness support.

She was a formidable bridge player who should never be underestimated at the table, and one of her greatest pastimes was playing cards and dominoes with her friends and grandkids — creating countless comedic moments with her competitive spirit. Yet when the stakes were truly high, she was a mountain of support for her friends and family. She had a gift for making ordinary moments unforgettable. Family dinners, magical holiday traditions, cookouts on the patio, and simple afternoons spent talking became memories her family will treasure forever. Her greatest happiness came from being surrounded by the people she loved.

Marlynn moved through life with a rare gift: the same warmth she brought to her table and gatherings as the consummate hostess, she carried into her work as a nurse. It should come as no surprise that ‘hospitality’ and ‘hospital’ share a root meaning—‘to care for the stranger.’ She embodied that fully, welcoming everyone with the same kindness.

Though our hearts are heavy, we are forever grateful for the gift of our Mom.

“Unable are the loved to die, for love is immortality.” — E. Dickinson

Visitation with the family will be from 5:00 to 7:30 pm on July 16, and 11:00 am to 12:00 pm on July 17, 2026, at Harry J Will Funeral Home in Livonia. A Memorial Service will follow on Friday, July 17 at 12:00 pm, also at the funeral home.