Marilyn Ann Geiersbach

Marilyn Ann Geiersbach,88, of Jackson, was called to her eternal home Sunday, May 28, 2017. Marilyn was born Oct. 2, 1928 in Jackson to James and Lenora Kelly. She graduated from Napoleon High School in 1946. She married Harold Arthur Geiersbach on April 10, 1948. A third generation Consumers Power Company employee, she worked in the Statistical Department until the birth of her first child. She then devoted herself full time as a wife, mother, homemaker and church volunteer.

She was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church for more than 65 years, serving in the Ladies Aid Society, where she was involved in crafts, the annual bazaar & sauerkraut supper, and funeral dinners. Marilyn will be remembered as a devoted wife, a loving mother and grandmother, and a good friend and neighbor. A two-time breast cancer survivor, she also was an inspiration to many for the faith, courage and optimism she showed during both of her battles with cancer.

Marilyn was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 66 years, parents, a nephew and cherished stepmother, Marion Kelly. She is survived by daughters Carolyn Haire of Jackson, Jean (Mark) Paschke of Mattawan, and Joan (Gordon) Hauglie of Jackson; grandchildren Brian (Colleen) Lillie of Traverse City, Carin Lillie of Jackson, Kevin (Angie) Lillie of Jackson, and Sarah Paschke of Saline. She is also survived by six great-grandchildren, three nieces, two nephews, numerous cousins and special uncle, Richard Laughlin.

Funeral services will take place at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 122 W. Wesley St., Rev. Eric Ekong and Rev. Michael Hanson officiating. There will be private interment at Roseland Memorial Gardens thereafter. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service.

Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church or Trinity Lutheran School. The family would like to express its sincere gratitude to Kevin and Leigh Ganton, Bobby Ganton and the entire staff at Arbor North Living Center, as well as the staff at Great Lakes Caring/Hospice, for the loving care they provided Marilyn. A final thank you that cannot adequately be put into words is extended to her church family.

"This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you…" John 15:12


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