Marilyn Jahnsen

1940-2021

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Marilyn A. Jahnsen, 81, Mt. Sterling, passed away Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City.

Marilyn was born June 4, 1940, in St. Louis, a daughter to the late Joseph and Beatrice (Huth) Steinkamp.

She was a graduate of St. Francis Xavier High School in St. Louis.

On May 9, 1959, she was united in marriage to Martin Raymond Jahnsen at Holy Family Catholic Church in St. Louis. He preceded her in death on Nov. 2, 2019.

She was employed as an office assistant at Pediatric Dentistry of Sunset Hills in St. Louis and was a tax preparer for H&R Block for over 20 years.

Marilyn was a member of St. George Catholic Church in Linn, St. Ann’s Sodality, and Daughters of Isabella. She was a supporter of Vitae Foundation.

She was a community volunteer serving our schools, church, Vitae Foundation, and helping anyone in need. Her church and family were very important to her and she was very supportive of any endeavors by her family.

Marilyn enjoyed being on the go either traveling or watching grandchildren’s events. She loved cooking and baking for her family especially “grandma’s famous pancakes.” Marilyn enjoyed reading and was very competitive when playing games.

She was preceded in death by parents Joseph and Beatrice; husband Martin; brother Mike Steinkamp; granddaughter Tayla Rae; and great-granddaughter Maurietta Beil.

Marilyn is survived by two sons Keith Jahnsen and wife Rosaire of Bland and Gary Jahnsen and wife Rheannon of Linn; two daughters Christine Carr and husband Tim of Mt. Sterling and Mandy Sharp and husband Steve of St. Louis; three brothers Joe Steinkamp and wife Jeanne, Greg Steinkamp and wife Robin, and Rick Steinkamp and wife Gina, all of St. Louis; five sisters Kathleen DePetrillo and husband Al of the State of Florida, Annette Baumker of the state of California, Marcia Albrecht and husband Jerry of St. Louis, Jeanne Short and husband Chuck of St. Louis, and Elise Brannan and husband Dave of High Ridge; 26 grandchildren and 41 great-grandchildren; along with many nieces, nephews and friends.

Visitation will be Wednesday (today), Dec. 22, from 4–8 p.m. at St. George Catholic Church in Linn.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, Dec. 23, at 11 a.m. at St. George Catholic Church with Fr. Colin Franklin as the Celebrant. Interment will be at Giedinghagen Cemetery near Mt. Sterling.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to Vitae Foundation.

Arrangements entrusted to Morton Chapel, Linn.