Marilyn Sue Gierke, 80, of Rolling Prairie, Ind. passed away Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020 at her home.
She was born Feb. 12, 1940 in La Porte, Ind. to William George and Katherine Lillian (Schoch) Senne.
Marilyn was a casino cage teller for many years. She was a member of Lambs Chapel United Methodist Church and the Polish Falcons of America. Marilyn was an NBA and NFL fan. She enjoyed volunteering with the Good Shepherd Food Pantry, traveling, and playing video poker. Although she dearly loved her cats, spending time with her family and friends was of utmost importance to her.
Survivors include her children, Steve (Becky) Gierke of Valparaiso, Ind., Sharin (Doug) McGuire of Rolling Prairie, and Scott (Cindy) Gierke of Brandon, Fla.; grandchildren, Matthew Gierke, Adam Gierke, Erika Burcham, Jonathan Gierke, Heather McKay, and Phillip Tampourlos; great-grandchildren, Ryon and Timothy Burcham, and Micah Gierke; siblings, Marsha Gourley of Rolling Prairie, Shirley Lamb of La Porte, and Carl Senne of Greer, S.C.; sister-in-law, Jenice Senne of La Porte; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; companion, Ed Schauberger; brother, George Fredrick Senne; great-grandson, Keegan Gierke; and ex-husband, Albert William Gierke, Jr.
Cremation has taken place with Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, La Porte.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 17 at Lambs Chapel United Methodist Church, 6006 N. Fail Rd., La Porte, followed by a celebration of life memorial service at noon with Pastor Jay Loucks officiating.
Due to the recent governor’s order, attendees are required to wear a masks.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Lambs Chapel United Methodist Church or to Center for Hospice Care, 501 Comfort Place, Mishawaka, Ind. 46545.
Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP as well as at www.cutlercares.com.