03/30/2026
Marilyn Lee Ginnane
Marilyn Lee (Moroney) Ginnane, 89, of Waco, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home Saturday, March 28, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Marilyn was born May 29, 1936, in Chicago, Illinois, to James and Agnes Moroney. Marilyn grew up on Chicago’s South Side, attended St. Carthage Grammar School and Aquinas Catholic High School. She attended Mundelein College before marrying and starting her family. She had a lifelong close relationship with her childhood friends known as the Whosits.
Marilyn married the love of her life, Martin Ginnane, on October 18, 1958. They were married for 59 years. Together, they raised six children. Marilyn was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, nana, and friend whose life was centered around her family.
She loved hosting Christmas, Thanksgiving, birthdays, and St. Patrick’s Day parties! For many years, she planned our yearly family vacation to Port Aransas. She loved having her family around her. She found such joy hearing about her grandchildren’s lives, their day-to-day life and achievements. Nana’s house was where we had gathered for the past 50 years! There will be a hole in our family that cannot be replaced, but her love and support will be felt in our hearts for the rest of our lives.
Marilyn loved to travel, after Martin’s retirement, they traveled all over the world. They attended all four major tennis tournaments. Marilyn and Martin were also avid tennis players.
Marilyn was a member of St. Louis Catholic Church for 51 years. She was a member of the Bereavement Committee, Homebound Ministry, and Women’s Bible Study. She also volunteered at the Caritas Thrift Store for many years.
Marilyn is preceded in death by her husband, Martin Ginnane; parents, James and Agnes Moroney; brother, Reverend William Moroney; son, Joseph Patrick Ginnane; infant son, Timothy Michael Ginnane; and son-in-law, Joseph Dvorsky, III.
Marilyn is survived by her children, Mary Dvorsky of Waco, Kathy Rimlinger and husband Scott of New Braunfels, Peggy Dvorsky and husband Robert of Kingwood, Jean Fallas and husband Richard of Waco, and James Ginnane of Waco; grandchildren, Megan and husband Keith Waldrop, Adam and wife Edie Rimlinger, Michael and wife Kristen Dvorsky, Joseph and wife Jana Dvorsky, Zachary and wife Shelby Rimlinger, Katelyn and husband Andrew Sauls, Shelby and husband Scott Martin, Justin Dvorsky, Mary Katherine and husband Kyle Belz, Kristen Fallas, Sarah Fallas, Matthew Dvorsky, Jacob Fallas and Jeremy Fallas; great-grandchildren, Austin, Abby, Ava and Audrey Waldrop, Olivia and William Rimlinger, Jack and Maggie Dvorsky, Emerson, Caroline and Liam Dvorsky, Poppy Rimlinger, Lauren and Madison Sauls, and Mitchell Belz.
Pallbearers are her grandsons; Adam Rimlinger, Michael Dvorsky, Joseph Dvorsky, Zachary Rimlinger, Justin Dvorsky, Matthew Dvorsky, Jacob Fallas and Jeremy Fallas.
The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to Providence Hospice for providing physical and emotional care, as well as family support during her last few weeks of life.
Memorials may be made to St. Louis Catholic Church, 2001 North 25th Street, Waco, TX 76708; MCC Foundation/Hearts in the Arts, 1400 College Drive, Waco TX 76708; or the charity of your choice.
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