I'm saddened to hear of Marilyn's passing. I am fortunate to have a painting of hers. I'll cherish it always. My prayers for Marilyn and her family for comfort and peace. I'm presently in FL. and just got the news.


Posted by: Sharon McFall - St. Joseph, MI - Friend   May 11, 2012

My wife and meet Marilyn only a few times at the Bosch Christmas party's, She was a very like able lady. I could tell by the way Reo spoke of her that she was his soul mate. Our prayers go out Reo and his family.
Mike & Marie Terlecki


Posted by: Mike Terlecki - St Joe, MI - Worked with Reo at Bosch   May 09, 2012

I met Marilyn back when I worked with her husband, Reo. She was always a bight and cheerful lady. Reo always spoke so highly of her and would always bring in her paintings to hang on the wall. when he spoke of her, his eyes would sparkle, from seeing his admiration for his wife, it went without saying, she was an amazing person. My heart is heavy for Reo and the rest of the family. and I pray that God with see them all thru this time of sorrow with loving arms.


Posted by: Kelley Shreve - Benton Harbor, MI - Friend of the family   May 09, 2012

Marilyn was the "real deal" when it came to friendship. She reached out regularly and brightened my day with cards (hugs in the mailbox) lunches, evenings out with our hubbys enjoying community theater, and lastly, the St. Joe Symphony. Marilyn and Reo: so gracious, patrons of the arts, keen observers of life, deeply kind spirits and generous soles. Friendship is what keeps us sane in life...what connects us to humanity. I will miss my dear friend Marilyn like the flowers

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Posted by: Jill Richardson and Ron Craton - kalamazoo, MI - Friend   May 09, 2012

Dear REO and family. I remember sitting across the table from Marilyn at a church dinner. We had a very pleasant visit. I admire her ability to put up with some of your highjinks. Every night when I go to bed I step on that great step you made for me and I pray for you and the family. I pray she rests in peace and now that the pain is gone she will smile again. May you find comfort in and healing as you lean on Christ. He will support and keep you.
Judy Kane


Posted by: Judy Kane - St. Joseph, MI - friend   May 08, 2012

Reo,
My sincerest sympathies to you and your family.
Please take care of yourself and stay in touch.

Marlin & Dolores


Posted by: Marlin Phillips - Galien, MI - Friend   May 08, 2012

Reo and family,
We only met Marilyn a few times, but they were good times. We had such fun just a short time ago at the Ugly Sweater Event at church in March. Marilyn was a trooper and joined right in. We will miss her kind spirit and are sorry that we will not be able to attend your home-going celebration of her life well lived.
In Christ, Geo and Lin Mangold


Posted by: Geo and Linda Mangold - Three Oaks, MI - friends from WSBChurch   May 08, 2012

Our dear Robert and Robin, John and Joan,
Our hearts go out to you as we feel with you in the passing of dear Marilyn - we remember her who (with you) received us so graciously in her Middletown NY home. Robert's artistic memento is still with us.
Though far away, on Wednesday (your time) we will be with you in our thought and spirits. "May the Father of all comfort so comfort your hearts that you will be able to give

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Posted by: Stan ^& Henrietta Theron - Auckland NZ - remote relation   May 08, 2012

"Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life"-Pablo Picasso-For my beautiful cousin, Marilyn, who made living well an art form. All love, always-Marie


Posted by: Marie DeWitt - moorestown, NJ - cousin   May 08, 2012

Dear Bob, Robin, Johnny and Ruth,
So very sorry to hear of the loss of Marilyn; we will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers, in the days to come. God will give you strength for each day, and we will be especially in prayer for Bob and Robin, and the upcoming wedding. God's ways, are certainly not 'our ways' and we all stuggle to understand His timing......but we continue to believe, that "His plan is Perfect".
God Bless and Keep you all, Jack and Sue


Posted by: Jack and Sue Taylor - Charlotte, MI - Friend of the Family   May 08, 2012