- Date Of Birth: November 22, 1927
- Date Of Death: March 5, 2020
- State: Indiana
Marilyn Irene Stellingwerf, age 92, passed away on March 5, 2020 at Aperion Care Center. She was born November 22, 1927, in DeMotte, IN, the daughter of Paul & Irene (Kraay) Sekema.
Marilyn was a lifelong resident of DeMotte. She attended DeMotte High School, graduated Class of 1945. Marilyn married Jack Stellingwerf on January 14, 1947 in Lafayette. He preceded her in death on May 26, 1999.
Marilyn was employed as the bookkeeper for Russell Critser for 30 years. She was a member of the American Reformed Church in DeMotte, a Democratic county chairperson, and member of American Legion Aux. Post #440.
Marilyn is survived by her daughters: Sherry Stellingwerf of DeMotte, IN and Nancy (Ronald) Kellner of Fair Oaks, IN; grandchildren: Heather (Shane) Box, Heidi (Bob) Neely, and Aaron (Kelli) Kellner; 6 great-grandchildren: Tyler, Matthew, Erin, Shane, Hayden, Megan; and 2 great-great grandchildren: Emma and Lincoln. Marilyn is preceded in death by her parents; husband; grandson, Christopher Kellner; and brothers, Paul Sekema and Byrne Sekema.
