Marilyn Dohogne

Marilyn Dohogne, daughter of the late Wilson Davis and Mary Grantham Davis, was born Dec. 16, 1931, in Cape Girardeau and departed this life Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, at the age of 92.

In 1950, she married John Dohogne Jr., and they made their home on a farm in Randles. Marilyn loved the farm life and was a devoted mother, raising six children. She was a former employee at Southeast Hospital in the physical therapy department, where she thoroughly enjoyed helping patients for a number of years. Her experience in that field prepared her to care for her husband years later.

Marilyn loved hosting family gatherings at her home, had become an excellent cook and was famous for her delicious chicken and dumplings. She loved to sew, read and write, was very smart and had a remarkable memory. She had a real sense of humor and a contagious laugh. Among her favorite things were loving and playing with her grandchildren. She was a member of Guardian Angel Catholic Church in Oran.

Survivors include two sons, Kenneth (Kim) Dohogne of Delta and John (Paula) Dohogne of Oran; two daughters, Karen (Ray) Gramlisch of Festus and Marsha (Michael) Morgan of Cape Girardeau; 14 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren; also, by numerous nieces and nephews, whom she loved dearly.

Besides her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two daughters, Debbie Landeros and Tina Nations; five sisters, Alfreda Dudley, Katherine Butler, Virginia Scarpinato, Pat Caldwell and Shirly Mize; by one brother, William Davis.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m., with prayers starting a 4 p.m., Monday, March 4, at Amick-Burnett Funeral Home in Oran.

Eucharistic celebration will be conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 5, at Guardian Angel Catholic Church, with co-concelebrants the Rev. Andrew Kelly and the Rev. David Dohogne officiating. Interment will follow in Guardian Angel Cemetery.

Online condolences may be sent at www.amick-burnetfuneralchapels.com.