Mariana Presilla Dodge's Obituary
Mariana Presilla Dodge, age 83, passed away at home on Monday, February 24, 2025, surrounded by family. She was born on May 10, 1941, to Angelo and Eufrocinia (Montoya) Rotunno, in Sante Fe, New Mexico. Mariana was always known for her hospitality, cooking and having something ready at a moment’s notice for whomever came into their home. She also thoroughly enjoyed cleaning, playing bingo, going to the casino, playing cards, and most of all spending time with her family. She loved her grandchildren very much and would do anything for them. She is survived by her children, William Dodge, Dominic Beni, Pete (Sheri) Dodge, Liza Beni (Pete Bader), Sarah (Jason) Stahl; grandchildren, Emily (Garth) Gruno, Willam (Nikki) Doyle, Abby Dodge, Andrea Dodge, Jessica (Marc) Miller, Joseph (Amber) Beni, Ryan (Amanda) Dodge, Megan (Kevin) Darabos, Rebecca Dodge (Seth Montana) Gabriel Gatesman (Madi Harris), Gage West, Trinity Stahl, Hailee Stahl, great grandchildren; Madison, Allanah, Jack, Isaac, Knox, Hayden, Lenox, Dylan, Ollie, Link; great-great grandchild: Mac; her siblings: Randall (Janiece) Rotunno and Cathy (Julian) Holys; sisters-in-law: Hope Rotunno, Judy Rotunno and Joanne Marsh. Many nieces and nephews that she loved dearly. She is preceded in death by her husband William Dodge, her daughter Angela Ortowski, her parents, Angelo and Eufrocina Rotunno, brothers: Robert Rotunno, Richard Rotunno, Roland Rotunno, Ronald Rotunno, Rudy Rotunno and great grandson, Joshua. There will be a celebration of life held on Saturday May 10th in Muskegon MI at her daughter Sarah's home. In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorial contributions be made in Mariana memory to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Arrangements through The Sytsema Chapel of Sytsema Funeral and Cremation Services, 737 Apple Ave. Muskegon, MI 49442. Please consider signing the family’s online guestbook and leave memories at sytsemafh.com
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