Helen Emma Marotzke Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Helen Emma Marotzke of Marshall, Minnesota, who passed away on September 4, 2025, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Helen Emma Marotzke to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Carl Brau and Frances Brau (Stadick); her husband Kenneth; her sister Joan; her brother-in-law James Lange; and her brother David Brau.
She is survived by: her children, Michael (Lynae) of Vesta, Patricia Verkinderen (Steve) of Marshall, Joleen Irlbeck (Joel) of Vesta, Gary Marotzke (Shannon) of Vesta and Thomas Marotzke (Michelle) of Vesta; her grandson Brandon Irlbeck (Clara); her children, Justin Irlbeck (Heather), Megan Irlbeck (Jason Veenstra), Shane Irlbeck (Jenna), Garrett, Gavin, Greysen Marotzke, Steven, Matthew, Nickolas (Emma Salfer) and Jayson Marotzke; her stepgrandchildren, Crystal Hintze (Josh) and Joe Engebretson (Michelle); her great grandchildren, Audrina, Brock, Lydia, Jolie, Beau, Lou, Tyce, Edie and Archie Irlbeck; her stepgreat-grandchildren, Hunter, Flynn Hintze, Jacob and Calmie Engebretson; and her sister-in-law Connie Brau.
