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Cleveland, Ohio

Marilyn Prasse Obituary

Marilyn Merts Prasse died peacefully Jan. 31, 2026, at age 90. Beloved wife of Paul Henry Prasse until his passing in 2024. Predeceased by her sister Eleanor Merts Clinger, their parents Grace Dyer and George Merts, and her niece Laura Anne Clinger.
Marilyn is survived by her nieces and nephews: Lisa Clinger Rushmer, Brian Clinger, Michael Clinger, Cathleen Clinger, Christine Clinger Camelin, Michelle Clinger Robinson, and here in Ohio, Kent A. Stevenson, along with their children, and by many cousins across the country who treasure their time with and memories of Marilyn.
The family acknowledges and thanks her friends and caregivers at Beachwood Commons Assisted Living and Adoration Hospice.
All services are private with entombment in Lake View Cemetery Mausoleum.
For additional information, more details and guestbook, please log online to www.Brown-Forward.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Cleveland.com from Feb. 20 to Feb. 22, 2026.

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