Marilyn Jo Homolka (1944-2024)

Marilyn Jo Homolka, 79, passed away Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, in Salina, Kan. She was born March 19, 1944, in Ellsworth, Kan., to Joe and Emilie (Mattas) Lank. Marilyn married James Homolka in Ellsworth on Nov. 9, 1968. She was a lifetime resident of Ellsworth County, where she was a member of Ellsworth Immanuel Lutheran Church and the American Legion Post 174 Auxiliary. She worked at Citizen’s State Bank for 43 years, retiring as a loan officer in 2010.

Marilyn is survived by her husband James Homolka, Ellsworth; son Ryan Homolka (Michelle), Ellsworth; grandchildren Sumner and Sophia; sisters Janet Peppiatt (Sam), Garland, Texas, and Linda Heitschmidt (Art), Wichita, Kan.; brother Terry Lank (Darlene), Moundridge, Kan.; and sister-in-law Gayle Lank, Joplin, Mo. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Donald Lank.
Marilyn loved spending time with her family and grandkids. She also kept very busy playing cards and bunco. You could find her several afternoons sitting around a card table enjoying her large circle of friends. She will be greatly missed by her family and those friends.

Visitation is from 1-8 p.m. Friday, March 1, 2024, at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth. Family will be present from 6-8 p.m.

Funeral service is at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Ellsworth, with burial following at Palacky Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church or Palacky Cemetery c/o Parsons Funeral Home, P.O. Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439. Condolences can be left at parsonsfh.com.