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Marilyn Podella Obituary
October 1, 1932 - February 13, 2026
KENOSHA - Marilyn J. Podella, 93, of Kenosha, passed away peacefully, Friday, February 13, 2026 at Brookside Care Center.
She was born on October 1, 1932 to the late George and Laura (Glaeser) Nugent in Kenosha. She was educated in the schools of Kenosha and graduated from Kenosha High School.
On April 2, 1955 she married Fred C. Podella Jr. in Kenosha. He preceded her in death on April 23, 1995.
Marilyn worked at JCPenney's downtown before working as a secretary for Great Lakes Naval Base Hospital for many years.
Marilyn loved traveling to Florida and Arizona, was active with the Moose Lodge, and in her earlier years active with the Band Boosters along with her husband.
Marilyn is survived by her daughter Suzanne Becker, her son Scott (Debbie) Podella, her grandchildren Michael (Lauren) Becker, Amanda (Ryan) Dreifke, Sarah (Charlie Connor) Podella, and Matthew (Molly) Podella, and her great grandchildren Carson, Luella, Ronan, and Maeve Becker, Benjamin and Julia Dreifke, and Levi and Jonah Podella.
She was preceded in death by her brothers George, Donald, and William Nugent, and a son-in-law Paul M. Becker.
Private entombment will take place at Sunset Ridge Memorial Park.
Bruch Funeral Home
3503 Roosevelt Road
Kenosha, WI 53142
262-652-8298
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