Livonia: At age 87, Marilyn passed peacefully at her home on January 6, 2022. She was born on April 22, 1934 in Rochester, NY to the late Elmer and Jessie Geer. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her husband Fred W. Smith. Survived by daughters; Teresa (Peter) Kierulff of CA and Debra (David) Hunt of Livonia; grandchildren, Pierson (Stacia) Kierulff, Jensen Kierulff , Brian Hunt (Kara Yudikaitis), and Lisa Hunt (Tyler Ohle); great-granddaughter Jaylin Kierulff of CA; sisters, Dorothy Guy and Linda Bettner; also survived by several nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
Over her 87 years, Marilyn got to experience city life, country life and life on the lake. She spent her early life in the city’s 19th Ward, where she attended #37 school and West High. Marilyn was a talented artist and pianist, and enjoyed many summer bike rides to the Genesee Valley Park pool. After her marriage to Fred Smith they moved to Rush, where her parents owned many acres of farm land. One of her many hobbies included gardening, but it was raising her daughters that gave her the greatest joy in life. She lived her final decades and days at her home on Conesus Lake where she enjoyed her life, friends and family until the day of her peaceful passing.
A graveside service and burial will be held privately at Pine Hill Cemetery, Rush, NY. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Marilyn’s memory to Livingston County Hospice, 2 Murray Hill Drive, Mt. Morris, NY 14510 or Pluta Cancer Center, 125 Red Creek Drive, Rochester, NY 14623. To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
Aunt Marilyn may you rest in peace now with Uncle Fred. You were always there to listen and no judge. You will always have a Special Place in my heart. May God Bless You Now. With all my Love Goodbye and all the prayers I can give for you at this time. My condolences to my cousins Teri and Debi. And my condolences to her sisters and grandchildren.
My family loved Marilyn. She will be forever remembered as a fun loving friend. We met about 40 years ago and the memories are abundance. RIP and may all iOS her family and friends find peace also. ??
So many memories – neighbors/friends/family extraordinare for 55 years. We laughed and cried and celebrated together, and while Mar and Ferd are no longer here, all that we shared are forever etched. Love and prayers to Teri and Deb and the rest of the Kierulff, Hunt families, Dixie and Mary Lou
Linda, My apologies I made a mistake in calling your sister, your mother. She looks so much like I remember your mom.
Diane
Dear Linda,
I am so sorry to learn of the passing of your mom. I only met her a few times but she seemed to be such a lovely woman. Prayers for her and your family.
Diane