Obituary: Marilyn Allmaras

Marilyn D. Allmaras, 97, passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd, New Rockford, N.D.

Private family mass of Christian burial was held Thursday, April 15, 2021 at St. John's Catholic Church, New Rockford. Burial was held at the St. John's Catholic Cemetery, New Rockford. Fr. Reese Weber officiated the service with special music by Heather Klocke. Casket bearers were Dr. Mark E. Allmaras, Christopher Thompson, Scott Thompson, Rochelle Thompson, Arthur Cofell and Angela Cofell.

She was born March 12, 1924, in Sheyenne, N.D., to John and Amanda Hill. She graduated from Sheyenne High School and continued her education at Oregon State University, Ore. Marilyn received her music education from the Music Conservatory of the Chicago College of Performing Arts, with a major in piano. She obtained a Standard Teaching Certificate from North Dakota, and later her Licensed Practical Nursing degree (LPN) from North Dakota.

Marilyn was united in marriage to Edward J. Allmaras on Jan. 19, 1945, in Philadelphia, Pa. She was a member of St. John's Catholic Church, New Rockford. During her life, she pursued various professions – teaching in country school, giving private piano lessons, and working as an LPN at the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd.

Marilyn is survived by one daughter, Margo R. Allmaras of Fargo, N.D.; two sons, Dr. Mark (Kimberly Lorenzetti) Allmaras of Valparaiso, Ind. and Gregory (Susan) Allmaras of Prescott Valley, Ariz.; eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, one great-great grandson, and one brother Gordon (Darlene) Hill of Mandan, N.D.

She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Amanda Hill; her husband Edward Allmaras; daughter Dr. DeVon M. Allmaras, and grandson Reid Allmaras.

In lieu of flowers, Marilyn's family requests that memorials in her honor be directed to the Women's Auxiliary Cemetery Association of New Rockford.

Arrangements by Evans Funeral Home of New Rockford, N.D.