Marlys M. Gira Obituary
The passing of Marlys M. Gira of Wahpeton, North Dakota leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on July 16, 2025 at the age of 89. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Dan Rasmussen and Mary Rasmussen (Jensen); her husband Jerome Gira; her daughter Betty Louise; her brother Duane Rasmussen; her brother-in-law Elmer Strege; and her niece Diana Gira.
She is survived by: her daughters, Mary Kay Smith (James) and Linda Swenson (Larry); her grandsons, Chad Loosmore (Laura), Chris Loosmore (Sue), Cory Loosmore (Liz), Casey Swenson (Jen), Mike Swenson (Jen) and Nick Swenson (Michell); her great grandchildren, Griffin, Marlee, Emerald, Ruby, Casandra, Cody, Riley, Mya, Laiken, Liam, Scarlett, Carter and Bastian; her extended family, Valerie Nelson-Gira, Madison Nelson-Gira (Emily), Mary and Thia Uhren; her sister Mildred Strege; and her sister-in-law Bev Rasmussen.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 19th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the Vertin-Munson Funeral Home (224 6th St N, Wahpeton, ND 58074). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 19th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Saturday, July 19th 2025 from 1:45 PM to 2:00 PM at the Fairview Cemetery (601 11th St N, Wahpeton, ND 58075).
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Hospice of the Red River Valley or Evergreen United Methodist Church.