Marilyn Kathryn Green (nee Frolik), 85
Marilyn Kathryn Green (nee Frolik), age 85, of Elko, MN died peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at her home. Marilyn was born on April 19, 1937 in New Prague to Benjamin R. and Elsie A. (Flicek) Frolik. She was a 1955 graduate of South High School in Minneapolis and was formerly married to Robert Green. She resided in Minneapolis and Elko New Market most of her adult life and was a beloved long-term executive administrator of the University of Minnesota Laboratory Medicine and Pathology Department.
Marilyn was extremely proud of her 100% Czech heritage and was musically gifted, starting with the tuba in high school band and proudly playing in the Gopher Post 440 Marching band. She loved old time music and played tuba for many years, sitting in with local music groups at times. She loved road trips with her long term sweetie, Gale Blohm. She especially loved the trips to the cabin up north and the road trips to many parts of the United States.
Marilyn is survived by her children, Debra Green, Becky Green, Michael Green (estranged); granddaughter, Kathryn Green (Michael Spry); great-grandchildren, Alayna & Andreas; nephews, Todd (Shelly) Viskocil & Jay Viskocil. She is preceded in death by her parents; sister, BettyLou Viskocil; long term sweetie, Gale Blohm.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Annunciation Catholic Church in Hazelwood, MN (4996 Hazelwood Ave., Northfield, MN 55057) with Father Gregory Abbott officiating. Visitation will start at church beginning at 9:30 AM. Lunch will be served following Mass in the church hall and a burial will occur at Czech National Cemetery in New Prague at 2:00 PM.
A Celebration of Life to be held at a future date in Minneapolis, MN.
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