MARILYN KAY JELINEK

Marilyn Kay Jelinek, 69, of Polo, MO died Thursday, November 6, 2014 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Marilyn was born on January 16, 1945 in Nampa, ID to Alfred Buckley and Elizabeth Florence (Allen) O'Neill. She married Bruce Jelinek of Polo, MO on May 25, 1984. He survives of the home.
Additional survivors include one son and daughter- in-law, Chuck and Ruthie O?Donnell of Lexington, MO; two daughters and one son-in-law, Carmen and Dwayne Stark of Lexington, MO and Barbara O?Donnell of Excelsior Springs, MO; one sister and brother-in-law, Dee and Darryl Deakins of Nampa, ID; 5 grandchildren, Aaron O?Donnell, Megan O?Donnell, Chelsea Dunk (Luke), Andrea ?Hankins? Ketteman (Michael), and Deanna Kay Hankins; and 5 great-grandchildren, Azalie Dunk, Jarad Chase, Mychael Rynn Barnett, Masyn Ketteman and Caden Ketteman; and her beloved dog, Toby.
In addition to her parents, Marilyn was preceded in death by one grandson, Shawn O?Donnell.
Marilyn was raised and educated in Idaho and later moved to Missouri. In Missouri she first lived in the Richmond area and worked as a CNA at Shirkey?s Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and also as a Home Health Care Nurse. She then moved to Polo where she has lived for the last 35 years. Marilyn was owner and operator of the famous Red Roster Inn in Polo, with the help of her daughters and all her extended family and friends from 1996 till 2008. Her hobbies included, horses, horseback riding, gardening, fishing, being outdoors, but mostly her family and friends.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Donor?s choice.

Memorial services will be held on Monday, November 10, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. at the Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond, MO. Visitation will be Monday, November 10, 2014 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond. Inurnment will be at a later date. On line condolences may be left on our website at www.thurmanfuneralhome.com