Marilyn Kay Ganoff, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to so many, passed away at the age of 82 years on June 18, 2018 in St. Clair Shores, Michigan, after her brave battle with cancer.
She was born March 31, 1936 in Detroit, the first child of Francis and Sommer Miechiels. Marilyn grew up with her beloved brother and sister, Dale and Sharon.
She graduated from Eastern Michigan University and was a teacher in South Lake Schools for 31 years. After retiring in the early 1990’s, Marilyn and Charles spent their remaining years in both Lexington, Michigan and Naples, Florida.
Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Dale; and her husband, Charles Ganoff. She will be greatly missed by her sister, Sharon Westenhofer (Lee, deceased); sister-in-law, Patricia Miechiels; sons, Michael Bade (Laura), Scott Bade (Eileen), and Jeffrey Bade (Jennifer); her stepchildren, Michael Ganoff (Patricia), Lynne Brooks, and Christopher Ganoff; and her cherished 15 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
Marilyn’s lifelong devotions were family, friends, and music. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to one of her greatest passions: The Music Room School of Performing Arts, 327 West Collins Ave, Orange, CA 92867, www.TheMusicRoomTMR.com
A private celebration of Marilyn’s life is being planned for later this summer.
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