Marilyn was a fun loving and vibrant soul. She was part of a large loving family, but you always knew she was in the room with her boisterous voice, facial expressions and choice of words. She had a knack for making everyone laugh. She was an avid traveler and collector of many things- including books, teddy bears, Coca Cola memorabilia and funeral pens. Marilyn was greatly intrigued with the Kennedy family. She loved women's college basketball, specifically Caitlin Clark, her “adopted granddaughter”. Marilyn's life was her children, Michael and Linda, until her grandchildren were born, then they stole the spotlight- only to be shared with her beloved cat, MJ. She was a loyal lifelong friend to many. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Marilyn is survived by her daughter, Linda (Jim) Maksymiuk; her grandchildren, Lauren, Clayton, Jillian, Jonah, Gavin, Brayden, Trevin; her siblings, Richard (Chris), Cheryl (Mike), Robert (Kim), James (Chris), Laurie (Mike), Patricia (Dave); her brother and sister in laws, Richard (Andrea), Gary (Linda), Tony (Gail); many nieces, nephews, and close friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph; her son, Michael (survived by his widow, Candace); her parents, August and Lorraine Savage; her parents-in-law, Dominic and Yolanda Gabriel; a nephew, Kevin; a great-niece, Aubrey; her dear friend, Debbie.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 7th at Kaul Funeral Home from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm. with a time for sharing memories at 6:00 pm. A Funeral will be held Wednesday, April 8th at 11:00 am with visitation at 10:00 am at Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 Jefferson Ave, St. Clair Shores, MI 48081. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Roseville.
