She is survived by brother Jim Parkes, daughter, Margaret "Missy" Zielinski Paleno, (Rob), and their children, Megan and Andrew Paleno, son David Zielinski, and his children, Jennifer Price (Erik), Erica Zielinski and Emily Zielinski.

She was preceded in death by her sons, Michael Zielinski and Matthew Zielinski, and brother Edward Parkes.

Marian grew up in Alton, Illinois, and and studied science at Shurleff College before moving to Chicago. There she married Eugene Mark Zielinski and lived in Chicago, New York, France and Los Angeles.

After returning to Alton as a single mother with four children, she returned to school to became a laboratory technician and worked until her retirement at Normandy Osteopathic Hospital in St Louis. After her retirement Marian joined the Alton public school system in the grandparenting program, helping children to read. Despite facing a number of significant challenges in her life, Marian remained a woman of great faith and was an active member of Hillcrest Nazarene Church, and later Calvary Baptist Church, both in Alton. Marian loved to read, spend time with children, and always made sure her children wore a sweater or cap when it was cold.

A gathering to honor her life will be held Saturday, August 20, 2016 with a visitation from 10 until time of service at 11 a.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, Alton.

Gent Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Online guestbook and information may be found at www.gentfuneralhomecom.

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Published by The Telegraph from Aug. 13 to Aug. 14, 2016.

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August 21, 2016

David, Missy and Family, Mom said it was a lovely service. I am so glad she was able to attend. Praying God will continue to comfort you in the days ahead. Terrie Hartman James Hartford City IN

Mary Watrous

August 20, 2016

I did not know any of the family, but knew Marian. My church has services at Rosewood, where I know her from. She was one of the sweetest ladies I've ever known and I know she is well and happy now with her Lord. I hated to see her leave Rosewood. The minute I saw the picture, I knew it was her. Comfort can be found
in God's Word and www.bbnradio.org.

Ingrid Bloodworth

August 18, 2016

David I am sorry for los of your Mother my prayer are with you and your family.

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