Obituary

Marilynne Claire Martin Rath, age 60, of Lakeville passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2008 after a 3 month long battle with ovarian cancer. Marilynne was born on August 31, 1947 in Minneapolis. She attended Minneapolis public schools and graduated from Washburn High School in 1965. Marilynne moved to Lakeville in 1979 with her family. She retired from Northwest Airlines three years ago, where she worked for 21 years. Marilynne married her husband David Rath on May 30, 2000 in Kauai, Hawaii. She is a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother and will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ed and Margaret Martin, her brother, Dave Martin, and her sister, Linda Martin.

She is survived by her husband, David Rath of Lakeville, her children, Leisa Irwin of Northfield, Ann (Ralph) Harris of Hudson, WI, Craig Pfeifer of Elko; her step children, Brandi Davies of Lakeville, Tamika (Jake) Hiniker of Hastings; and her grandchildren, Cody and Matthew Irwin (children of Leisa), Brookelle and Breylyn Bolf-Harris, Adrianna, Addisyn, and Avaree Harris (children of Ann), Kara and Michael Kapp and Ben Hinicker (children of Tamika), and Maya and Sydney Davies (children of Brandi).

Interment will be Lakewood Cemetery, Mpls, with a luncheon to follow at church. Funeral Service 11 AM, Thursday, May 29th at the Edina Morningside Community Church, 4201 Morningside Road, Edina, MN 55416, with visitation 1 hour before service at church and Wednesday, 5-8 PM Washburn-McReavy Edina Chapel, 50th and Hwy 100, 952-920-3996.

Memorial Donations can be made to:

American Cancer Society

P.O. Box 22718

Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718

1-800-ACS-2345