Marilyn Shrimpton Tonkin Rue

Marilyn was a graduate of Southwest High School in 1958, and a long time member of the Delta Gamma Sorority. She was also an active member at the Church of the Resurrection, and worked with Children's Center for the Visually Impaired of Kansas City.

Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents, Walt and Martha Shrimpton. She is survived by her husband, Sonny Rue; sister, Judy Carlson; sons, Stephen Tonkin, Brent Tonkin, and Chuck Tonkin (Amber); step-daughter, Patricia DeGhelder (Doug); grandchildren, Sean Tonkin, Kadi Converse (Gary), Chase Tonkin (Savannah), Tate Tonkin (Leslie), Kelli Hicks (Eric), Rachel Tonkin, Rebecca Tonkin, and Sarah Tonkin; great-grandson, Charlie Tonkin; nephews, Norman Carlson, David Chinnery; niece, Dawn Lynn.

Marilyn also leaves behind additional family and friends who will remember her for her soft heart and devotion to her family.

A Visitation for Marilyn will be held Thursday, January 11, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at Mt. Moriah, Newcomer & Freeman Funeral Home, 10507 Holmes Road, Kansas City, MO 64131. A Funeral Service will follow at 1:00 PM. Burial will occur at 2:00 PM in Mount Moriah Cemetery South.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Marilyn's honor to Children’s Center for the Visually Impaired of Kansas City. Donations can be made online by visiting https://www.ccvi.org/give