Marianne Frances Gula – Secor Funeral Home

Service:
Memorial Mass
Tuesday, April 17, 2018
11:00 AM
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church

Marianne Frances (Kokotajlo) Gula, age 86, of Willard, Ohio passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, April 7, 2018. She was born on March 22, 1932 in Lorain, Ohio to the late Peter and Barbara (Frankovich) Kokotajlo. Marianne was a 1950 graduate of Lorain Clearview High School and attended Lorain County Community College. Her various jobs consisted of: Secretary at Stanadyne, Secretary at Elyria Catholic High School, typist at Willard Times, interviewer at Ohio State Employment Services, Cashier at Kroger and Eckerd Drug and a Medical Transcriptionist. Her volunteer work included: teaching CCD, Girls CYO volleyball coach, Girl Scouts for 10 years, precinct voting booth worker and Elyria Catholic Study Club. She was a member of the Elyria K of C Isabella Guild, St. Jude Church of Elyria, St. Joseph Catholic Church in Tiffin, St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Willard, Plus 55, HLPOA-Willard, Alan Eiry Senior Exercise Classes, World Wide Marriage Encounter and Ladies of the Lake Red Hat Society.

She is survived by her 4 children, Margi (Larry) Enstrom of FL, Kathi (Don) Barris of FL, Richard Gula II of Willard and Susan (Michael) Gibson of Tiffin; 6 grandchildren, Jason (Laura) Bauer and Dustin (Shannon) Bauer, Donnie and Brandi Barris and Craig and Josh Gibson; 4 great granddaughters, Michaela, Emma and Hadley Bauer and Amelia Barris; and nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard M. Gula in 1995; and two sisters, Evelyn and Rita.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at 11:00 AM at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Willard, Ohio with Fr. George Mahas officiating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Willard. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Sorrowful Mother Shrine, 4106 Ohio 269, Bellevue, OH 44811; St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 25 W. Perry St, Willard, Ohio 44890 or Donor's Choice. Online condolences may be made to her family at www.secorfuneralhomes.com

Condolences

Rudy Letzring - Apr 16, 2018

Sue, Mike, Craig and Josh, I wish I could be at the memorial service, and I definitely would be if I hadn't recently had a knee replacement. The loss of a mother, in my mind, is a grieving category of it's own, so know y You will be in my thoughts and prayers tomorrow and in the days to come.

Ruth Becca - Apr 16, 2018

Bless you all. Mrs G was always so happy and cheerful. Driving bunches of girls (and Rich) around in her van to the beach or wherever! Giving us advice. She was a great lady. I will remember her fondly. Much love to you all.

Barb Gerber - Apr 14, 2018

Rick and Susan, I am sorry to hear of your moms passing. She was as sweet lady the short time I knew her. I pray for strength and healing for all of you during this difficult time. God Bless

Carol (Domazet) Ramer - Apr 12, 2018

I was fortunate enough to talk with Marianne by phone about 5 or 6 years ago. It was a very long conversation as we had a lifetime to catch up on. I was the flower girl in Marianne and Dick's wedding. I have never known two more vibrant personalities! I loved both of them dearly. They will be sorely missed by family, friends and the community as a whole. May God bless all of you.

Jim, Sandy, Luke and Ben Blum - Apr 11, 2018

Thoughts and prayers. Sorry for your loss.

Pat Sullivan - Apr 10, 2018

My sincere sympathy to Mary Ann's family. Her cheerfulness and friendly wave will be missed by all who knew her.

Mary and Darwin Weatherbie - Apr 9, 2018

Was saddened to hear of Marianne passing. We talked a few times at difference places and she was one of the sweetest and nicest person I have ever known. She spoke of her husband and children with so much love. I will keep all of you in my prayers for comfort and strength during this heartbreaking time. I am sure that OUR DEAR LORD was holding out HIS ARMS and welcoming her home along with her husband and other family members. I will be out of town so I will not be able to come to her mass, but I will be thinking of her and all of you. Peace