Marilyn Green (nee Frolik)
April 19, 1937 - October 25, 2022
Marilyn Kathryn Green (nee Frolik), age 85, of Elko, MN died peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at her home. Marilyn was born on April 19, 1937 in New Prague to Benjamin R. and Elsie A. (Flicek) Frolik. She was a 1955 graduate of South High School in Minneapolis and was formerly married to Robert Green. She resided in Minneapolis and Elko New Market most of her adult life and was a beloved long-term executive administrator of the University of Minnesota Laboratory Medicine and Pathology Department.
Marilyn was extremely proud of her 100% Czech heritage and was musically gifted, starting with the tuba in high school band and proudly playing in the Gopher Post 440 Marching band. She loved old time music and played tuba for many years, sitting in with local music groups at times. She loved road trips with her long term sweetie, Gale Blohm. She especially loved the trips to the cabin up north and the road trips to many parts of the United States.
Marilyn is survived by her children, Debra Green, Becky Green, Michael Green; granddaughter, Kathryn Green (Michael Spry); great-grandchildren, Alayna & Andreas; nephews, Todd (Shelly) Viskocil & Jay Viskocil. She is preceded in death by her parents; sister, BettyLou Viskocil; long term sweetie, Gale Blohm.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Annunciation Catholic Church in Hazelwood, MN (4996 Hazelwood Ave., Northfield, MN 55057) with Father Gregory Abbott officiating. Visitation will start at church beginning at 9:30 AM. Lunch will be served following Mass in the church hall and a burial will occur at Czech National Cemetery in New Prague at 2:00 PM.
A Celebration of Life to be held at a future date in Minneapolis, MN
Hey, my long time ago friends,
i just read about your mother.
i am sending my condolences as it is never easy to lose a parent.
I am glad to see your family growing and know that it all started with Marilyn that i knew.
Marilyn Green was mentioned in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology News as she was a large part of the system.
Marilyn was well remembered and appreciated here at UMMC, M Health Fairview, whatever our current name iteration is.
Bless you all, and our thoughts are with you.
Thank you so much Sheree… It’s in the little day to day things I find myself missing Mom so much…
How are you? I thank you for your thoughtfulness and hope you are happy. You be you. We love you.
My deepest sympathy to all who loved Marilyn. May God grant her his promise of EVERLASTING life.
I remember her playing the old time music on occasion with my father Len. Nothing better for the soul!
My mother was Evelyn Dvoracek, grandmother was Bessie.
Thank you Carol… I remember your Mom and Dad… And of course Auntie Bessie! I’d walk to Auntie Bessie’s house after school if there was a sports game I was staying in New Prague for… There seemed to always be some homemade goodies on hand …
Those Flicek girls were so close so we knew Bessie well!
Mom really loved her old time music! It’s nice to see folks appreciated her musical side too!
Marilyn was such a beautiful person, a great musician, and a good friend, we had many good times playing music together. She will be missed by all!
Thank you so much Jim! We love hearing the stories of the music hey days! We also really appreciate you coming to Mom’s services. You were always top notch in Mom’s book!