Marilyn D. Kentopp, age 98 of Fremont, formerly of Falls City passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2026 

Marilyn was born September 11, 1928 at Elkhorn, NE., the daughter of Otto and Elsie Otte Kunneman.  She was raised in the Elkhorn area and graduated from Elkhorn High School in 1946. She attended Midland Lutheran College in Fremont where she met the love of her life. On August 22, 1948 she married William F. Kentopp III at Elkhorn, he passed away September 30, 2009. 

Marilyn and Bill made their home in Falls City, Nebraska where she lived for 70 years.  They owned several grain elevators in Richardson County. Marilyn was the bookkeeper for their businesses. She also worked for the Falls City Journal and Edward Jones. 

Marilyn was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church and then St. Paul’s Lutheran.  She was a member of The Loyalty Club, BPO Elks, Falls City Country Club and several Bridge Clubs throughout the years. 

Marilyn is survived by her daughters, Barbara (Mike) Perrin of Waverly, Jane (John) Robertson and Gloria Wheeler of Omaha, Marsha (Tony) Niday of Fremont, brother-in-law Richard (Anita) Kentopp of Fremont. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, Jason (Lynn) Robertson, Joshua (Holly) Robertson, Jared (Tzinnia) Robertson, Matthew Perrin, Teresa (Sean) Brandt, Cassandra (Joshua) Mason, Marissa (Eric) Ringblom, Nicholas (XiaoXiao) Niday; 13 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Preceding her in death was her husband, parents, son -in-law, Jay Wheeler, and sisters, Arlene Zimmerman, Evelyn Paul, Leola Ohm and Allice Hollins

Visitation with the family will be Saturday, October 24 at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel from 2pm to 4pm. 

Her funeral will be held on Monday, October 26, 2026 at 11:30 AM at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 20th and Towle St., Falls City, with Pastor Joanna Kathol officiating. Interment will be in Steele Cemetery.

The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the church.