Cecelia L. Marsh

Cecelia L. Marsh, nee Mollak, 94, of Overland Park, KS, born Saturday, August 26, 1916, in E. St. Louis, IL, died Monday, January 10, 2011 at Village Shalom in Overland Park, KS.

Cecelia was a beloved daughter, wife, sister and aunt. She was a wonderful homemaker and served as a tour guide for Presley Tours Inc., Mankanda, IL. for 25 years. She led tours to over 80 countries worldwide and throughout the U.S. She was the first woman to lead a tour down the Amazon River. She shared her travel experience on radio station KFUO and held fashion shows to display garments from around the world. She is listed in the 1980 "World Who's Who of Women," and was a member and held offices in many clubs/civic organizations which include: Past President of the St. Clair County Garden Club; Blue Ribbon Club; Past President, Servicemen's Wives Club; YWCA; Past President, American Legion Auxiliary 978; Program Chairman of the Belleville Chapter of the American Business Women's Association; Al Sihah Temple 29, Daughters of the Nile; Cedar Shrine 60 White Shrine of Jerusalem; Gate Way E. Artists Guild; Women's Club of Belleville; Mary Martha Society; and Memorial Hospital Auxiliary.

She was preceded in death by her:

  • Husband: Temple C. Marsh
  • Parents: Joseph and Victoria, nee Haluck, Mollak
  • Infant Son
  • Sister and Brother-in-Law: Rose (James Jr.) Fenton

Surviving are her:

  • Niece: Dr. Karen Morris of Omaha, NE
  • Nephew: James E. (Terry) Fenton, III of Overland Park, KS
  • Great Nieces
    • JoAnn Fenton
    • Victoria Morris
  • Great Nephew: Robert Fenton

Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.

Visitation: None

Funeral: Private graveside services will be held at Mount Hope Cemetery. Memorial service to be held at a later date.

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