Marilyn Mae Gaswick

MADISON – Funeral service for Marilyn Mae Gaswick, 92 of Hay Springs formerly of Enola, will be held at 10:30 AM Saturday, September 13, 2025 at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Madison. Officiating the service will be Pastor Caitlin Bentzinger. Burial will take place at Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery in Norfolk. Visitation will be held one hour leading up to service time on Saturday. A Celebration of Life will be held from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM on Sunday, September 14, 2025 at the United Methodist Church in Hay Springs, NE. A memorial in Marilyn’s name has been established for Trinity United Methodist Church (Madison, NE), United Methodist Church (Hay Springs, NE), and Hay Springs School—Community Foundation. Donations may be sent to: Stonacek Funeral Chapel, 1200 N. 13th Street, Norfolk, NE 68701. Marilyn died on Sunday, August 31, 2025 at the Bryan East Medical Center in Lincoln, NE. Stonacek Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Marilyn was born October 4, 1932, to Robert W. and Mae A. (Wakeley) Rice. She grew up on the family farm near Enola, NE with her older sister, Charlotte. Marilyn attended grade school at Enola and high school at Norfolk. She earned a degree in Home Economics at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. It was here that Marilyn met her future husband, John D. Gaswick, who described Marilyn as "the prettiest girl on East Campus". They were engaged for several years while he served in the Army and she took a home-economics teaching position at Potter, NE for 2.5 years. Marilyn used her teaching wages to purchase a brand-new ‘57 black and white Chevy Bel Air that she enjoyed traveling the country with family members. “Mom’s ‘57” still runs and is still in the family. Marilyn returned to the family farm at the end of the school year in 1957 to help her mother after her father died in a tree-trimming accident. Upon John’s return from the service, he and Marilyn exchanged wedding vows on November 15, 1958. They made their home south of Hay Springs where they worked side-by-side farming and ranching. The couple were blessed with six children – Douglas Gene (1959); Dwight Glenn (1961); Doyle Robert (1964); Deborah Mae (1965); Dallas Ann (1971); and Darren Jon (1975). Marilyn was a wonderful cook and got plenty of experience cooking for a large family. She was also a talented seamstress and enjoyed painting when she had time. Marilyn enjoyed animals, especially horses and cats. She participated in rodeo during her college years and spent time caring for animals throughout her life. Marilyn is survived by her children: Doug (Judy) of Imperial, NE; Dwight of Hay Springs, NE; Doyle (Erika) of Hay Springs, NE; Deb (Norm) Yoast of Craig, CO; Dallas (Brent) Mehling of Lincoln, NE; and Darren of Reno, NV. Survivors also include grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Nathan (Krystle) Gaswick and their children, Devan, Audra, Emery, and Rhyan of Imperial, NE; Nicki (Todd) Boardman of Stillwater, OK; William, Jane, and George R. Gaswick of Hay Springs, NE; Lindsey (Mike) Possehl and daughters, Zoey and Lainey of Tiffin, IA; Colten (fiancée Taylor) Yoast of Steamboat Springs, CO; Charles and Theodore Mehling of Lincoln, NE. Also surviving are her brother-in-law, Jim Jones of Sidney, NE, and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. Marilyn is preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, John; her parents; her sister, Charlotte and husband, Leland Nelson; John’s parents, George G. and E. Doris Gaswick; John’s brother, George J. and wife, Bonnie; John’s sister, Evelyn Jones; a niece, Rochelle (Jones) Batt; as well as numerous older relatives. Condolences can be expressed to the family online at www.stonacekfuneralchapel.com.

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Marilyn Mae Gaswick

October 4, 1932 - August 31, 2025