Goeke, Marilyn Rose (nee Walsh)

Marilyn Rose (Walsh) Goeke, age 81, of Fenton, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home on June 22, 2025, after doing a few of her favorite things – going to Mass and dinner with her husband and watching Hallmark movies in her favorite chair. Born in St. Louis on January 10, 1944, Marilyn lived a life rooted in kindness, humor, generosity, and unwavering faith. She is survived by her beloved husband, Frank “Bud” Alexander Goeke, Jr., and their children: Mary Kay (Greg) Morrow, Becky (Kevin) Kelley, Joe Goeke, and Brian (Josie) Goeke. Her light lives on through her adored grandchildren – KJ, Nolan, Evan, Anna, Ava, Landon, Griffy, McKenna, James, and Thomas – and her sister Kathleen Sachtschale. She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Catherine Walsh, her siblings James Jr., Thomas, and Peggy (Sister Margaret Mary) Walsh, and her grandson, Gabriel Morrow. Marilyn married Bud in 1970, who always made her laugh and whose hand she said fit perfectly in hers. She was a proud alumna of Our Lady of the Presentation School in Overland, Incarnate Word Academy, and the School of Radiologic Technology at St. John’s Mercy. She began her career as an X-ray technician at Normandy Osteopathic for five years before having children. Eventually, she returned to her career and worked for twenty-eight years at St. Anthony’s Hospital until her retirement in 2008. She gracefully balanced her hours on the night shift at the hospital with time spent being a devoted and present mother and wife during the day. Throughout her life, she enjoyed reading, gardening, traveling, singing, and dancing. She was always the biggest fan at her grandchildren’s performances on the field, court, or stage. In recent years, Marilyn looked forward to her monthly outings with her sisters-in-law and friends at the Red Hat Society and with her “grade school girls.” She cherished any time she could spend with her parents, siblings, cousins, in-laws, nieces, and nephews who will remember her for her supportive and sweet ways. All of them were always touched by how she remembered all of their birthdays by sending a sentimental card and giving them personalized gifts on special occasions. Marilyn was not only a wonderful mother to her children, she treated all their friends with respect, support, nurturing and silliness. She was a devoted parishioner at St. Paul Catholic Church in Fenton since 1977 and a supporter of countless charities. Marilyn had a gift for making everyone feel welcome and appreciated for their uniqueness. She will be remembered as a beautiful wife, amazing mother, a gentle spirit, a faithful friend, and the kindest, most empathetic soul. She lived as if her greatest legacy would be her children and grandchildren in whom she instilled the belief in always seeing the best in everyone and putting others first. SERVICES: Please join us in celebrating Marilyn’s life at the visitation on Tuesday July 1st from 4:00-8:00 p.m. at Kutis Funeral Home Affton Chapel 10151 Gravois Rd, St. Louis, MO 63123. Funeral Mass will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday July 2nd at St. Paul Catholic Church 15 Forest Knoll Fenton, MO 63026 followed by a burial service at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery 2900 Sheridan Rd.St. Louis, MO 63125