JUNE 26, 1951 – JUNE 29, 2023
Marianne Prosofsky of Saskatoon, SK, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 29th at Royal University Hospital surrounded by family. Marianne was born in Saskatoon on June 26th, 1951 to Pearl and Joar Opdahl of Hanley, SK. Marianne completed all her schooling in Hanley and loved figure skating and being an active member of the Lutheran Church. In 1969, Marianne married the love of her life, Robert Prosofsky. They had three children, Curtis, Tammy and Bobbi Jo. Marianne’s true talent was being an amazing mother and nana. As her children grew, she co-owned a ceramic shop with her sister-in-law Susan Prosofsky and later owned/operated the Hanley Hotel. Mom was as loyal as they come for devoting her life to care for her husband for 10 years after a tragic accident. Marianne greeted everyone with the biggest heart and the warmest smile. She loved watching her grand kids play ball, dance, hockey, motocross, football and all school sports, as well as listening to them play music and sing. She was a great cheerleader and their #1 fan!
Marianne retired from the hotel business in 2010 and moved to Saskatoon closer to family. She enjoyed her winters in Mesa, Arizona. She loved her time in the south with her many friends and family playing cards. Marianne’s hobbies included making personalized greeting cards and bragging about her grandchildren. She loved her time at the pool in Saskatoon and Mesa where she met many friends to share her stories with.
Marianne was predeceased by her husband, Robert; parents Pearl and Joar Opdahl; mother and father-in-law Eleanore and Peter Prosofsky; sister Joy Steger; brothers Jerrold Opdahl, Herman Opdahl and Conrad Opdahl; brother-in-law Ray Morris; nephew Jeff Opdahl; great nephew Nathan Hassell; sisters-in-law Faye Prosofsky, Lucille Wunsch, Jewel Prosofsky, Susan Prosofsky; brothers-in-law Christopher Prosofsky, Stan Zdunich, Nic Prosofsky, Anthony Prosofsky, Peter Prosofsky; nephew Shad Wunsch; niece Misty Prosofsky.
Marianne is survived by her children Curtis (Cindy) Prosofsky and their children Conor, Mercedes, Colby and Shelby; Tammy (Derek) Tropeau and their children Cooper, Gunner, Walker and Summer; Bobbi Jo (Grant) Weber and their children Bryn, Huston and Joar; brother and sisters, Irving (Shirley) Opdahl, (Joyce) Opdahl, (Franklin) Steger, Jerry (Jean) Opdahl, Dale (Lillian) Opdahl, Linda (Ron) Lamabe; in-laws, Linda (Ward) Tweet, Carol (Williard) McNernie, David (Susan) Prosofsky, (Carol Prosofsky Zonie Bilanski), Ivan (Leigh Anne) Prosofsky, Alfred (Pat) Prosofsky, (Debbie) Prosofsky, (Don) Wunsch and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other family members. A celebration of Marianne’s life/funeral service was held on Friday, July 7th, 2023 at 11:00 am at the Hanley Community Center. Interment was at St. Andrew’s Cemetery, Kenaston, SK. For friends so wishing memorials in memory of Marianne may be directed to the Hanley Lutheran Church, Box 296, Hanley Sk. S0G 2E0 or Hanley Senior Baseball Box 251, Hanley Sk. S0L 2C0. Hanson’s Funeral Home of Davidson in care of arrangements.
