WEST BROOKLYN - Marilyn J. Henkel, 74 of West Brooklyn passed away Dec. 10, 2018 at her home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 15 at St. Mary’s Church, West Brooklyn with Father Randy Fronek officiating. Burial will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery, West Brooklyn. Visitation will be from 4- 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 14 at the Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota with a 3:15 p.m. Rosary and from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church.

Marilyn was born Sept. 13, 1944 in Sublette to Charles and Cecelia (Sondgeroth) Myers. She married Raymond J. Henkel on Oct. 29, 1960 in West Brooklyn and they spent the next 58 happy years together.

Survivors include her husband of West Brooklyn; three children, Lori (Ron) Schiff of Dewey, Linda Henkel of Naperville and Craig Henkel of West Brooklyn; five grandchildren, Zachary (Caroline) Schiff, Rachel (Francois-Marie) Schiff Lhuissier, Joshua (Terrisa Nevin) Schiff, Jordan Henkel and Gina Henkel; three great-grandchildren, Ella, Drew and Clara Schiff; one sister, Barb Walzer; one sister-in-law, Arlene Schmitt; one brother-in-law, Bill (Nancy) Henkel; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers, Roger, Clement and Roland.

Marilyn loved being with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed playing cards with family and friends, singing in the church choir and preparing a hearty meal for family and friends. She was a devoted and active farmer’s wife. She was a leader for the local youth 4-H Club and was always very active supporting her local church and family needs.

Memorials may be directed to the family for memorials to be established in Marilyn’s name.