Marilyn Baessler, 72 , passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Altru hospital on April 5, 2026 in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Marilyn Kaye Baessler was born March 21, 1954 to John and Evelyn Vonasek in Grand Forks, North Dakota. She was raised in the Grand Forks area, graduating in 1972 from Central High School.

Marilyn married Keith Baessler, and together they had one daughter, Susan. During her lifetime, Marilyn worked at UND in food service, at the YMCA educational center, and the Alerus Center. Marilyn was a social butterfly, constantly making connections with those she met. She loved visiting the senior center and winning at Wii Bowling, or even just doing crafts. Marilyn was a kind, caring, and selfless person. She was one to never judge and never knew an enemy. Above everything else, she loved spending time with her granddaughters, who she shared a very special bond with.

Marilyn is preceded in death by, Keith Baessler; brother, Gerald Vonasek; brother-in-law, David Martin; sister-in-law, Debbie Vonasek; and parents, John and Evelyn Vonasek. She is survived by her daughter, Susan (Jake) Suedel; brother, John Vonasek; sisters, LoAnn Martin, Diane Vonasek, Lynnette Vonasek; and her grandchildren, Jocelyn and Tenley Suedel.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.

VISITATION: 9:00-10:00 AM – Friday April 10, 2026 at Dahl Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 10:00 AM – Friday April 10, 2026 at Dahl Funeral Home, East Grand Forks, MN

INURNMENT: Resurrection Cemetery – Spring 2026