•MARILYN J. MURANYI

Marilyn J. Muranyi, 88, of Toledo, passed away on April 20, 2024, at 3:05 a.m. She was born March 6, 1936, in Toledo, to Edward T. and Helen (Good) Lennex. Marilyn graduated in 1954 from Whitmer High School and attended Valparaiso Lutheran University. She was married November 1, 1958, to Joseph T. Muranyi Sr., for 39 years, before he passed in 1997. Marilyn was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, always put her husband’s and children’s needs ahead of her own. Through thick and thin, Marilyn and Joe always managed to have an annual summer vacation, usually renting a lakefront cottage in Upper Michigan or Ontario, and revolved around fishing and exploring the outdoors. Mom spent endless hours in the kitchen cooking for “her men” and always did it with a smile on her face and joy in her heart. Preparing meals for her family never seemed like a chore to her and that joy of providing for her family was passed on to her sons, who all developed a love of cooking from observing their mother’s actions. After raising her three sons, she also worked at People’s Savings and Loan, and then retired as a bookkeeper from the YMCA, after many years of service.

Marilyn clearly understood the role as a Christ follower and mother. She made sure all three of her children were raised in the church, knowing the importance of trying to follow the Ten Commandments, asking the Lord for help when life gets difficult and thanking Him when prayers were answered. She continued to encourage her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren to seek God, and to be loving and honest to everyone. Marilyn’s faith in Christ was her foundation throughout her life, she was a long-time member of Messiah Lutheran Church in Toledo. Her faith could be seen in her actions in serving others daily and throughout her life. Over time, her ways of serving changed as her resources or physical abilities would permit. When she was younger, she cooked many meals for Boy Scout events, parties, funerals, church functions, shutins or someone who just needed help. She visited many people in nursing homes and hospitals, to comfort them when they needed it most. When she couldn’t drive any more, she made sure to keep in phone contact with friends who might have lost a spouse or who were living alone, just to let them know somebody cared about them. Even at age 88, she would text people daily on her “flip phone” just to say good morning or I love you. Even in her last days she always asked the Lord to help others before asking for help for herself.

She is survived by two sons, Edward (June) Muranyi and Douglas (Patti) Muranyi; daughter-in-law, Deborah Muranyi; grandchildren, Joseph Muranyi III, Cory Modrowski, Amanda Modrowski; great-grandchildren, Joseph Muranyi IV, Kylie, Nevaeh and Jaydin; brotherin- law, Jeff Galyas, and sisters- in-law, Sharon Freise and Sandy Houk. She also had many cousins and second cousins. She was preceded in death by husband, Joseph Muranyi Sr.; parents, Edward and Helen Lennex; son, Joseph Muranyi Jr., and grandson, Christopher Modrowski.

Visitation was held Tuesday, April 23, from noon to 2 p.m., at Messiah Lutheran Church, 4703 North Summit Street, Toledo. The funeral service began at 2 p.m. and her Celebration of Life reception was held in the lower level of the church following the service. Pastor Mark Kuhlman presided over the service.

Memorial contributions may be considered to Messiah Lutheran Church. David R. Jasin-Hoening Funeral Home, Toledo has been entrusted with arrangements. Online expressions of sympathy may be made by visiting hoening funeralhome.com.