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Marilyn A. Carlson
Seneca, Kansas
02/29/1936 - 03/03/2023
Marilyn Ann (Gudenkauf) Carlson, 87, of Seneca KS died on March 3rd, 2023, at the Nemaha Valley Community hospital in Seneca surrounded by her husband and family.
Marilyn was born on Feb. 29th, 1936, in Corning KS to Raphael and Florence (Tanking) Gudenkauf. She attended school at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic School in Seneca and graduated in 1954. She moved to Topeka and worked for the State of Kansas. While living in Topeka she would go on to meet her future husband at a dance at Forbes Field.
On September 21st, 1957, Marilyn married Samuel David (Dave) Carlson at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Seneca. They made their first home in Ardmore, OK before moving to Seneca to make their permanent home where they raised their 11 children.
Marilyn was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was happiest being surrounded by family playing cards, board games and watching sports, especially the Kansas City Royals, Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas Jayhawks. She also enjoyed bingo, quilting, and taking care of others. She was the rosary leader for St. Ann’s Altar Society and was faithful in her commitment to her weekly Perpetual Adoration. She was an Officer on the St. Ann’s Altar Society, taught CCD and volunteered on many boards for the schools while her children attended. Marilyn utilized her love of quilting to volunteer weekly to make quilts for the Labor Day picnic and made many beautiful quilts for her children and grandchildren.
Marilyn was preceded in death by a daughter Elaine Schmitz in 2005, a granddaughter Megan Carlson in 2004, one sister Gladys Koelzer and her parents.
She is survived by her husband Dave of 65 years, five sons, five daughters and a son in law: Dan (Cindy) Carlson, Ken (Lori) Carlson, and Rick Carlson all of Seneca, KS, Nancy (Stan) Gudenkauf of Bentonville, AR, Joyce (Dave) Borg of Falls City, NE, Linda (Craig) Peterson of Kansas City, MO, Mark (Janae) Carlson of Lansing, KS, Tim Schmitz, Diane (James) Hilbert and Keith (Charlene) Carlson all of Topeka, KS and Lisa (Tom) Young of Frisco, TX. She is also survived by 30 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild on the way, 4 Sisters: Mary Grace (Hank) Elder, Elsie (Glenn) Steuve, Phyllis (Cletus) Broxterman and Joyce (Gene) Klingele and many nieces and nephews.
A rosary will be prayed on Monday, March 6th at 7pm at Lauer Funeral Home. A second rosary will be prayed on Tuesday, March 7th at 10:30am at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00am and burial will be in the Catholic Cemetery.
Memorials may be left in Marilyn’s memory to Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic School in Seneca, KS, sent in care of the family.
A rosary will be prayed on Monday, March 6th at 7pm at Lauer Funeral Home. A second rosary will be prayed on Tuesday, March 7th at 10:30am at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00am and burial will be in the Catholic Cemetery.
A rosary will be prayed on Monday, March 6th at 7pm at Lauer Funeral Home. A second rosary will be prayed on Tuesday, March 7th at 10:30am at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00am and burial will be in the Catholic Cemetery.
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My deepest sympathy for your loss!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family, that your hearts will be comforted in a miraculous way.
Sorry to hear of loss of your loved one. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Praying that God will give you peace and comfort during your time of sorrow.
Our deepest sympathy to the entire family!
Marilyn will be missed by many!❤️❤️.
Duane and Lois Crosier
Dave & family. So sorry to hear this sad news. Marilyn baby sat for my kids. What a wonderful woman !! She will b missed Hugs & prayers 💜
The residents and staff of Life Care Center of Seneca will really miss Marilyn, she was such a kind lady, everyone loved her, sympathy to Dave and all of her children and there families!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Joyce, as well as all of your family.
Sympathy and prayers to all the family!
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family
Sincere sympathy in the loss of Marilyn to Dave and your entire family. I know she will be deeply missed. May the memories you made and the love you shared help you through this difficult time.
Sincere Sympathy to you Dave and your entire family. So sorry for your loss.
Sending prayers and sympathy to her family🙏🙏🙏🙏
Sorry we won’t be able to make it up for the rosary and funeral. I have great memories of good times visiting the Carlson cousins and being welcomed, cared for and sometimes disciplined as needed by aunt Marilyn. Our thoughts and prayers will be with all of you during this time as we remember the times we got to share in her full life and grieve the loss of her.
May her soul and all the souls of the faithfully departed rest in peace. Amen
Sending prayers and sympathy to all the Carlson family. Marilyn was a special lady. I will never forget her and the time I had with her in Cardiac Rehab! She was so sweet and giving and would always care about others. She will be missed.
Our sympathy and prayers to Dave, and the Carlson family . Marilyn was a wonderful lady a kind and giving person , May it be of some comfort that many share your grief . Prayers, comfort , peace to all !
Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. Marilyn was a great neighbor and friend. Fond memories of our children’s time together with the Carlson family,
Sending prayers and our deepest sympathies to the entire family. I will always remember her kindness to me growing up and being a great person.
Craig, My sincere condolences to your wife and your entire family, Roslyn – Children’s Hospital Association
Sympathy and consolation to all the Carlson and Gudenkauf families. Always enjoyed visiting with Marilyn and Dave at the Seneca Firemen Functions. May she rest in peace. Betty and Mike Haug
I am sorry for your loss.
So sorry to hear of Marilyn’s passing. My condolences and prayers to all of her family.
so very sad indeed to loose another fine lady in our church and community May she dance with the angels and send kisses from heaven to all those beautiful great grand kids and grnad kids and much sypathy to the whole family sneding hugs and love