Marilyn Jean Keune (nee Arft), passed away, Monday, March 23, 2026, surrounded by family. She was born to Leonard and Cleta Arft on January 13, 1937 in Manchester, MO.  Marilyn was a dedicated mother known for her sassy attitude and caring personality. She enjoyed being with family, sewing, quilting and playing cards.

Marilyn is survived by her husband, Victor Keune; her 2 daughters, Tammy Bader and Sandy Keune; her beloved grandchildren, Jeremy (Beth) Bader, Ryan Bader, Rachel (Christos) Tsiaklides. She also adored her great grandchildren, Robbie, Tristan, Levi, Nora, Tzion and Ilias.

Marilyn lived most of her life in the Ellisville area. She graduated from Maplewood High School and then proceeded to complete cosmetology school. She fell in love with Victor and was married March 22, 1958. They were married 68 years to the day before she passed away. Marilyn was a loving mother, grandmother (MeMe), great grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, cousin and friend.

Services: The family will receive friends for a visitation at SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Rd. Ballwin, MO 63011, on Thursday, March 26, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 1:00 p.m. The interment will follow in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Ellisville, MO.  In lieu of flowers, donations to Dementia Life are appreciated in memory of Marilyn. Please share memories of Marilyn and condolences with the family in the on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.