Marilynn Ann Bedell of Farmington Hills, Michigan passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on July 11, 2023 at the age of 88. She was born November 23, 1934 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Edward and Marie Moco. She was preceded in death by her first husband Dr. William M. Bedell as well as her special significant other Frank E. Santo. Loving mother of Brian Bedell, Brad (Norma) Bedell, Barry Bedell, and Beth (Dave) Sheffey. Beloved Grandmother of Austin (Holly) Bedell, Evan (Kayleigh) Bedell, and Rachel (Kyle) Dempster. Loving Great-Grandmother of Harry, Lewie, Leo, Arlo and Jude. Beloved sister of Sandie (the Late Congressman Joe) Knollenberg. Loving Aunt of Martin (Lori) Knollenberg and Stephen Knollenberg. Visitation Monday, July 17, 2023 from 3-8 pm with sharing of memories at 7 pm at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Ave, Farmington Michigan. Instate Tuesday, July 18, 2023, 10:30 am until time of funeral Mass at St. Gerald Catholic Church, 21300 Farmington Road, Farmington, Michigan.  Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society or Be the Match.

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American Cancer Society
P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City OK 73123
Tel: 1-800-227-2345
Web: http://www.cancer.org/

Be the Match
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Tel: 1-800-627-7692
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