Marilyn Faith Highlen, age 49, of Lake Odessa Michigan, went to be with her Lord on November 11, 2016 at St. Mary’s hospital in Grand Rapids Michigan. She had battled kidney failure for the last 31 years. Born to Clare and Betty Highlen on September 26, 1967 in Detroit Michigan. Marilyn enjoyed playing games, reading Archie Comic books, and playing the piano and singing. She also enjoyed working for an accountant and for the American Red Cross.
Marilyn was proceeded in death by her father and mother Clare and Betty Highlen, and two nieces Melody Highlen, and Yvonne Bailey.
Marilyn is survived by Joyce (Terry) Lahnert, Wilma (Micheal) Bailey, Dale (Phyllis) Highlen, Eva (Nathan) Parker, Darwin (Nancy) Highlen, Delbert (Nedra) Highlen, 14 nieces and nephews, 22 great nieces and nephews, and 1 great great niece.
Visitation will be on Monday November 14, 2016 from 5pm to 8 pm at Koops Funeral Chapel in downtown Lake Odessa. The funeral will be on Wednesday November 16, 2016 at 1 pm at the Koops Funeral Chapel.
