Marshall Gene Stanley

Marshall Gene Stanley went to be with the Lord, on Monday, March 31, 2025, at the age of 58, in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Marshall grew up in Michigan City, Indiana. He attended Rogers High School. He was the 9th of 10 children born to Jim Stanley, Jr. and Mary Elizabeth Hawkins Stanley. 

Marshall was preceded in death by his father and his mother, his sister Marilyn Stanley Benson, and his brother Jerry Stanley. 

Marshall is survived by his sisters: Shirley Stanley Bonner, Janice Johnson (John), and Julie Kargbo (Abdul); and his brothers: James Stanley Ill, Alvin Stanley, David Stanley (Stacie), all of Minnesota; and, Dennis Stanley, of Indiana. Marshall also leaves behind many nieces and nephews, and an army of greater family members who loved him so, and who will miss him dearly. 

Marshall was a truly devout Christian of strong faith and spirit. Marshall was highly pragmatic, while being kind, principled, and humble. He was an amazing, adventurous "man of the people" and he avidly enjoyed engaging with humanity. Marshall spoke several languages, and he actively demonstrated proficiency in various cultures, including Spanish, Hmong, Japanese, Korean, Somali, Ethiopian, and others. Marshall worked mostly as a Market Researcher, for Decision Resources, of Saint Paul, Minnesota. Also, he was a gifted and talented Artist.

 A "Celebration of Life" for Marshall will be held on Friday, April 11, 2025, with Viewing and Service at 11am to 1pm., at the Spielman Mortuary Chapel, 344 W. University Avenue, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55103.