Marilyn Genice Kruse Obituary
We bid farewell to Marilyn Genice Kruse of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on July 10, 2025 at the age of 94. Marilyn touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William LaMarche and Edna LaMarche (Honstad); her siblings, Amy LaMarche and Robert LaMarche (Posie); her daughter Kelly Kruse; and her sister Annette Kritselis (William).
She is survived by: her daughter Karyn Quandt (Lyle); her grandchildren, Brian Quandt, Denise Quandt, Erin Quandt-Knapinski (James) and Adam Quandt; her son Kevin Kruse (Lois); and her grandchildren, Trisha Luton (Darik), Nicole Maerz, Taylor Kruse and Jessica Deason. She is also survived by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, July 23rd 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Bethesda Lutheran Brethren Church (123 W Hamilton Ave, Eau Claire, WI 54701). A funeral service will be held on Friday, August 22nd 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations in Marilyn's memory made to: The Eau Claire Community Humane Association, 3900 Town Hall Road, Eau Claire, WI 54701 and/or The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD), 2700 Horizon Drive, Ste. 120, King of Prussia, PA 19406.
