Marilyn Leota Johnson's Obituary
Mrs. Marilyn Leota Johnson, age 89, passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2020 in Muskegon, Michigan. She was born in Riverton Township on November 5, 1931 to John and Audrey (Poe) Cory. Marilyn moved to Muskegon as a teenager and graduated from Muskegon High School, class of 1949. She was employed by Muskegon Community College for many years prior to her retirement in 1990. Marilyn was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and had formerly been involved with the PTA and 4-H Club. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, reading, gardening, and spending time outdoors. On November 25, 1949, Marilyn married Austin N. Johnson in Muskegon and he preceded her in death in 2002. She is survived by three children, Kenneth (Susan) Johnson, Patti Johnson, and Beverly Bartels; four grandchildren, Josh (Pam) Sabec, Corrie McDaniel, Samantha (Bobby) Ellis, and Michelle (Brett) Bourdette; six great-grandchildren; and two half-siblings, Robert (Barbara) Macksam and Cindy Verschueren. Due to COVID-19 and concerns with social distancing, cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held at a later date. You may sign her online guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com Arrangements by The Lee Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 6291 Harvey St., Norton Shores, MI 49444.
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