Marilyn Denise Kotek

Marilyn Kotek died Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at her Vadnais Heights home at the age of 58. Marilyn was born to Kenneth and Bessie (Smetana) on December 8, 1956 and died at the age of 58 after her courageous battle with cancer. Marilyn grew up with her two older brothers Larry and Les on a small dairy farm east of Pine City. Marilyn attended country grade school, graduated from Pine City High School, where she played saxophone, sang in the choir and participated in class plays. Marilyn graduated from the college of St. Catherine with a bachelor’s degree. Marilyn worked at various employments but she most enjoyed her last position of 15 years at the Maplewood Dental Clinic. Marilyn thought of other people first over her own needs. She loved her family including her one nephew and three nieces that provided her with nine great-nephews to enjoy. Marilyn loved going to the Minnesota State Fair multiple times each year with the boys. She especially loved the holidays, Christmas being her favorite. Marilyn will be greatly missed. Marilyn is survived by her mother Bessie Kotek of Pine City, brothers: Les (Margi) Kotek of Champlin, Dr. Larry Kotek of Vadnais Heights, nephew Eric (Gretchen) Kotek of Crystal, nieces: Sarah (Joe) Favour of St. Louis Park, Nicole (Jeff) Pazahanick of Bloomington, Bridget (Matt) Menke of Minneapolis; great nephews: Ryan, Ethan & Jacob Favour, Alex, Carter & Andrew Pazahanick, Max & Charlie Menke, Rhett Kotek. She is preceded in death by her father Kenneth Kotek. Monsignor Aleksander Suchan will celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at Immaculate Conception Church in Pine City. Visitation will take place on Tuesday evening at the Swanson Funeral Chapel from 5-7 PM with a prayer service at 7:00 PM, and one hour prior to the funeral service at the church on Wednesday. Interment will take place in Calvary Catholic Cemetery of Pine City. Funeral arrangements for Marilyn Kotek are entrusted to the Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City ~ Swanson Chapel. www.funeralandcremationservice.com