Marilyn R. Hudak, age 83, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. She was born August 29, 1943, to John and Anna (nee Mucha) Rusnak in Cleveland, Ohio. Marilyn enjoyed taking bus trips and gambling. Above all, she loved spending time with her family. She will be sorely missed by all who knew her.

Some love stories are written over a lifetime. Marilyn and Ronald’s began when they were just children, she was four, he was five, and they lived next door to one another. From those humble beginnings grew a love that would become one of the defining joys of her life.

Left to celebrate Marilyn’s life is her beloved husband, Ronald; her loving children, Christopher (Jennifer) Hudak, Steven (Gina) Hudak, Stacy (Alan) Licht and Jennifer (Travis) Lortz; her cherished grandchildren, Christopher, Emily, Andrew, Amanda, Abbey, Zach, Alexandria (Adam) Haseley, Damon and Lulu; her adorable great-grandchildren, Tabitha, Graham, Theo and Dominic; her brothers, John and Richard; and many extended family and friends. Marilyn is preceded in death by her sisters, Nancy and Barbara.

Family will welcome visitors from 5-8pm on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at Waite Funeral Home located at 3300 Center Road in Brunswick. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30am on Friday, October 23, 2026, at St. Emilian Byzantine Catholic Church located at 1231 Substation Rd. in Brunswick followed by interment at Resurrection Cemetery in Valley City.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made in Marilyn’s honor to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516. Online condolences and memories may be left on Marilyn’s tribute page at www.WaiteFuneralHome.com.