Marilyn J. Kilbourne's Obituary
Big Rapids Marilyn J. Kilbourne, 61, of Green Township, passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2010, at her residence. She was born May 16, 1949, in Flint, the daughter of M. Richard and Onalee (Carpenter) Diebolt, and graduated from Msg. John W. ORafferty High School in Lansing in 1967. Marilyn attended Central Michigan University for two years, and moved to this area in 1973. For 13 years, Marilyn worked as a receptionist for the Schuberg Insurance Agency in Big Rapids. She was a member of the Tall Pine Quilt Club. Marilyn was also formerly a 4-H Leader, and enjoyed camping. On June 21, 1997, she married Cliff Kilbourne, who survives. Also surviving are her mother Onalee of Lansing; son Brian (Jodi) Colby of Big Rapids; daughter Jennifer (Wes) Bowling of Rockie Mount, VA; step-son Dean Kilbourne of Charlotte, NC; grandchildren Kayden, Mason, Madilyn, Kylie, Madison, and Morgan; her sister Sue Lyman of Lansing; and several nieces and nephews. Marilyn was preceded in death by her father and her brother-in-law Bob Lyman. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 28, 2010 at the Mohnke Funeral Home in Big Rapids with Rev. Suzanne marn officiating.Her family will greet friends at the funeral home on Friday from 4-8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made Marilyns honor to Mecosta County Animal Shelter.
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