Burial Date: 2023-02-10
Service Date: February 10, 2023
Visitation Info: Linnemann Funeral Home Erlanger
Interment Info: St. Mary Cemetery (Ft. Mitchell)
Service Info: St. Paul Catholic Church

Marsha Gerkin

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(Mary) Marsha Gerkin, 73, of Walton, KY passed away peacefully on Friday, February 3, 2023 at Madonna Manor.  Marsha was born in Covington, KY on July 11, 1949 to the late William P. and Laverne (Scheitz) Whalen.  She was a member of St. Paul Church and served 28 years as the office manager at Kustom Group, Inc.  During her life Marsha was involved with ATA Taekwondo as a 5th degree black belt instructor and 2 time ATA World Champion. She enjoyed traveling with family, Scuba Diving, Sprint Triathlons and ½ Marathons with her kids, watching  Bengals/UK basketball and anything involving her granddaughters’ activities. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother William Whalen.  She is survived by her husband of 53 years Michael Gerkin, daughter Dr. Susan Gerkin Foley (William S. Foley III), son Michael P. Gerkin (Victoria), granddaughters Abbey Foley, Mia Foley, Sophia Gerkin, and Savanah Gerkin, sister Janice Sutter, brother ‘s Wayne Whalen, Wallace Whalen, Warren Whalen, and many nieces, nephews, and other loving family members.  A visitation will be held on Thursday, February 9, 2023 from 5pm to 8pm at Linnemann Funeral Home in Erlanger, KY.  A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Friday February 10, 2023 at 10:30am at St. Paul Catholic Church in Florence, KY.  Mausoleum entombment will be at St. Mary Cemetery in Ft. Mitchell, KY.  Memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association 644 Linn St. suite 1026 Cincinnati, OH 45203 https://act.alz.org

Thursday
9
February
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Linnemann Funeral Home Erlanger

30 Commonwealth Avenue
ERLANGER, KY 41018
Friday
10
February
10:30 am

St. Paul Catholic Church

7301 Dixie Hwy
Florence, KY 41042
Phone: (859) 371-8051

St. Mary Cemetery (Ft. Mitchell)

Address: 2201 Dixie Highway Ft. Mitchell, KY 41017
Thursday
1
January
12:00 am - 12:00 am

Marsha Gerkin


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Jim Koop

Mike and Family…….Wayne, Wally, Warren and Jan………I was in the hospital last week and just now found out about Marsha’s passing from Jon Long. Dating all the way back to the St. Paul childhood years and the parents’ card-playing gatherings at one another’s homes, Marsha was always a lovely person. My deepest sympathies for your loss. God bless you all……. Jim Koop

Big Mike and Family

Sorry to hear about Marsha’s passing. I remember when Marsha taught me how to water ski when I was little, good times. Thoughts and prayers with you all.

Chris and Jill Bowling

Mike and Family

Our prayers go out to you and your family Mike. Very sorry to hear about your loss.

Sam & Mandi Ricketts

Mike and Family

So sorry to hear about Marsha. Your Family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
With Love,
Ed and Fran Ryan

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