Marilyn Frances Littlejohn, 87, formerly of Wathena, KS passed away February 2, 2024, at Carriage Square Nursing Home in St. Jospeh, MO.

She was born on November 27, 1936, to John D. and Virginia (Ruoff) Ottinger in St. Jospeh, MO where she grew up and graduated from Central High School. Marilyn attended Missouri Methodist Nursing School where she graduated in May of 1957 as a registered nurse. 

She worked as a surgical nurse at both Sister Hospital and Methodist Hospital as well as the State Hospital system all in St. Joseph, MO. Marilyn enjoyed cross stitching, crocheting and baking, decorating and selling cakes.

Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents John and Virginia Ottinger; sister-in-law Mildred Ottinger; and her daughter Kelly Greiner.

She is survived by her sons David (Kay) Littlejohn, of Lemore, CA, Larry (Bonnie) Littlejohn of Longwood, FL, and Stephen (Linda) Littlejohn of Troy, KS; son-in-law Garland Greiner of Walseburg, CO; grandchildren Felisha Littlejohn, Christopher Littlejohn and Logan Cusick; brother Vernon Ottinger of Agency, MO; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Visitation 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, February 8th at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Gower, MO.

Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m. Friday February 9th at the funeral home.

Burial: Frazier Cemetery