Marilyn was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Norbert Blaha, grandchild Kristen Blaha, son Gregory Blaha and daughter-in-law Jacquelyn Blaha.
She is survived by her children Mark Blaha of St. Louis, Missouri, Stephen Blaha and Cindy Smith of Olympia, Washington, Mary Jo Bacon (Blaha) and Steven Bacon of Crystal City, Missouri and Daniel Blaha of Union, Missouri. Her grandchildren Larry Williams,Jennifer Blaha, Joseph Blaha, Melissa Kramper, Kerrie Kern, Cooper Bacon, Madeleine Bacon, Raymond Blaha and Alyssa Jenkins and Emma Blaha. Great grandchild Bryson Blaha and many others.
Marilyn donated her remains to St. Louis University School of Medicine.
Her family will have a private gathering to remember her and to celebrate her life.