Marilyn E. (Blaser) Sendt, 91, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away at 9:50 P/M, on Sunday, December 18, 2022, at ProMedica Nursing in Dubuque, IA.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 A/M, on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at St. Mary's Church, in East Dubuque, with Fr. Dennis Vargas officiating. Burial in the East Dubuque Cemetery.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 9 A/M - 10:15 A/M, on Wednesday, at St. Mary's Church.

The Miller Funeral Home, of East Dubuque, IL, is serving the family.

Marilyn was born on January 8, 1931, in Dubuque, IA, the daughter of John and Elizabeth (Koenig) Blaser. She was united in marriage to Darrell J. Sendt on September 29, 1956, at Holy Ghost Church in Dubuque. He preceded her in death on March 10, 2002.

Marilyn was a member of St. Mary's Parish in East Dubuque. She was formerly employed at Mount Carmel in Dubuque for approximately 20 years until her retirement. Marilyn loved watching old TV shows, baking and spending time with her great grand kids.

Surviving are five children, Karen (Dennis) Schmitt, of Dubuque, IA, Patty (Guy) DeVries and Laura (Tim) Majerus, both of East Dubuque, IL, Donny (Jill) Sendt, of Dubuque, IA, and Dean Sendt, of East Dubuque, IL; 14 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; a sister, Charleen Sendt, of Dubuque, IA; and many nieces and nephews; in-laws, Bob Heim and Ellen (Paul) Largent, both of East Dubuque, IL.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Darrell; a son, Albert "Albie" Sendt; siblings, Vernon (Vera) Blaser, Elaine (Val) Schilling, and Joseph (Stella) Blaser; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Albert and Mary (Jackoniski) Sendt; in-laws, Delbert (Kay) Sendt, Mary M. Heim and Duane Sendt.

In lieu of flowers, a Marilyn E. Sendt Memorial Fund has been established.

Marilyn's family wishes to thank the nurses and staff at ProMedica for the wonderful end of life care they gave Mom.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.millerfhed.com