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Marilyn Jean Perz

1937 - 2025

BORN

1937

DIED

2025

FUNERAL HOME

McGilley State Line Chapel

12301 State Line Road

Kansas City, Missouri

Marilyn Perz Obituary

Marilyn Jean Perz

May 18, 1937 - June 17, 2025

Kansas City, Missouri - Marilyn Jean Perz, 88, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2025. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, June 24, with visitation at 9:00am, followed by The Rosary at 9:40am, with Mass at 10:00am at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 9020 E. 51st St. Kansas City, MO 64133. Burial following at Mount Olivet Cemetery with a luncheon back at St. Bernadette's. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Disabled Veterans (DAV).

Marilyn was born May 18, 1937, in Blawnox, Pennsylvania. Marilyn is survived by her three daughters, Lois Grogman (Doug), Linda Fleeman (Al), Dianne Sears (Randy); 9 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; 1 great, great granddaughter; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Charles L. Perz. Condolences may be left online at www.mcgilleystatelinechapel.com

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Published by Kansas City Star from Jun. 19 to Jun. 22, 2025.

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Jeanette Hazelton

June 23, 2025

So Sorry for your loss of Grandmma Dearest,she was always nice to me and I loved talking to her when I saw her,I know she will be missed by all of you.My Prayers are with all of you

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Memorial Events
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Jun

24

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 9:40 a.m.

St. Bernadette Catholic Church

9020 E. 51st Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64133

Jun

24

Rosary

9:40 a.m.

St. Bernadette Catholic Church

9020 E. 51st Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64133

Jun

24

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

St. Bernadette Catholic Church

9020 E. 51st Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64133

Jun

24

Service

11:30 a.m.

Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery

7601 Blue Ridge Boulevard, Raytown, MO 64138

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McGilley State Line Chapel

12301 State Line Road, Kansas City, MO 64145

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