Karal Ann Marling

She was predeceased by her parents Raymond and Marjorie Marling, and brother Stephen Marling of St. Louis. She is survived by brother Gregory Marling and nieces Elizabeth and Rachel Marling.

Karal attended St. Agnes High school and received a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Toronto. She attended Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania where she received her Master’s Degree and her Doctorate.

Karal was a professor of Art History at Case Western Reserve University in Ohio, Vassar college in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., then moving to Minneapolis where she spent more than 30 years at the University of Minnesota.

Karal was a prolific author, writing many books and articles covering such subjects as American artists, architecture, popular culture, and holiday celebrations. After retiring from Minnesota, she returned to the Rochester area, where she enjoyed watercolor painting and visits to local art galleries and festivals.

Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate Karal's life on Saturday, October 17, at 3:00p.m. at St. Monica’s Church, 831 Genesee St. Rochester, NY, where a Mass will be held in her memory immediately following at 4:00p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association of Rochester, or to the Jewish Home of Rochester.