(nee Kusljan) Passed away on March 31, 2026 at the age of 88. Beloved wife of the late Robert Kaczanowski for 68 years.
Loving mother of Keith (Barbara), Susan (Gary) Nemec, John (Amy), Karen (Charles) Whaley, Lori (Christopher) Westra. Proud grandmother of Ryan (Jennifer), Tracy (Craig), Corey, Kelsey (Bradley), Craig, Nicholas, Matthew, David (Kristin), Andrew (Anna Marie), Luke, and Ann. Fond great-grandmother of Henry, Wesley, Harrison, Charlie, Kinslee, John, William, MaryAnn and Grace.
Dear sister of Jan (Thomas) Whittaker and sister-in-law of Richard (Patricia) Kaczanowski. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Preceded in death by parents John and Angeline (nee Cieplewski) Kusljan and younger brother David Kusljan.
Visitation at Divine Mercy Catholic Church, 800 Marquette Ave, South Milwaukee on April 9th from 10 am until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am. Interment at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery.
Thank you to Brighton Hospice and Harbour Village for their compassionate care. Although Marilyn’s physical presence may no longer grace our lives, her spirit will continue to inspire and uplift us.