Mary Elizabeth (Fries) Marsh

Mary Elizabeth (Fries) Marsh, 90, a Retired Elementary School Teacher, died Monday March 8th, 2021. Private services will be scheduled in the future. Students were a priority for Mary and she frequently reflected fondly on her days teaching in the Plattsburg, MO, Kansas City, KS, Denison, IA, North Kansas City, MO and Park Hill, MO school districts. Mary is preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Grace Fries; brother Lawrence Fries Jr.; husband, Donald Marsh; and grandson, John Marsh. Mary is survived by her sons, Steve (Dee) Marsh of Wichita, KS, Stu (Kim) Marsh of Phoenix, AZ; grandchildren, Elizabeth (Nathan) Polson, Zachary (Shannon) Marsh, Tyler Marsh, William Marsh, and Jared Marsh. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with Northwest Missouri State University, Powering Dreams Scholarship. Those interested in making contributions in Mary’s name may find donation details below. Make CHECKS payable to: Northwest Foundation, Inc. and indicate Powering Dreams Scholarship, Mary E. Marsh in check memo. MAIL gifts to: Northwest Foundation, Inc., 800 University Drive, Maryville, MO 64468-6001 ONLINE GIFTS: https://www.nwmissouri.edu/foundation/giving/onlinegiving.htm