Dolores Marusha

Dolores Marusha, 79, of Fripp Island, SC, wife of Michael Marusha, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2019 at her family residence on Fripp Island.

Dolores was born on March 15, 1940 in Davenport, Iowa, the daughter of Robert James Raymond and MaryEdith Roche. She would grow up in Naperville, IL, where she learned to excel in horsemanship on her horse, Montana. She later married Michael Marusha on August 26, 1961 in Naperville, IL.

Survivors include: her husband: Michael Marusha; children: Nancy (Scott) Creel; Susan (James) Bentlage; and Mary Pat Martin; 7 grandchildren; and 1 great-granchild; and siblings: Marilynn (Joseph) Vannucci; Barb (Thomas) Jansz; James Raymond; and Robert Raymond.

She was a church school teacher, a pre-school teach at HeadStart, and an avid reader and bridge player.

Dolores raised a great family, whom she loved dearly. She was devoted to her husband Mike, of 57 years. Mike was at her side for the last 18 years during her battle with viral encephalitis. She happily supported all of her daughters in their extra-curricular activities which included band and cross-country at Chardon High School.

Her fun sense of humor and contagious laughter will be greatly missed.

Anderson Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family. A Memorial Service will be held at the Holy Cross Mission (83 Seaside Rd, Beaufort, SC) on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at 2 PM, with a reception for family and friends at Fripp Community Center from 4 to 6PM. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to Holy Cross Mission (St. Peters Catholic Church, Attn: Holy Cross Mission, 70 Lady's Island Dr., Beaufort, SC 29907. )