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Kalamazoo, Michigan
Coy, Marilyn Ruth Kalamazoo Passed away Thursday, April 21, 2016 at the age of 85. She was born April 19, 1931 in Comstock to the late Elmer and Margaret (Trehearne) Coy. Marilyn graduated from Comstock High School in 1949. After graduation Marilyn was accepted into practical nursing training in Battle Creek where she found her love of taking care of people; especially children. Marilyn worked in several health service positions as a nurses' aide and retired from the Kalamazoo State Hospital after 30 years of service to the State of Michigan. Marilyn was a faithful and religious woman all her life and served as a member of the Comstock United Methodist Church, Sunnyside United Methodist Church and most recently the Yorkville Community Church. She was always active in the choir, teaching Sunday school classes and organizing youth fellowship. Marilyn also loved to use her singing talents in local community theatre where her most proud moment was starring as Mother Abbess in the "Sound of Music" for the Comstock Community Theatre. In later years she also used her creativity and sewing talents to serve as head seamstress for several other productions. Marilyn loved the outdoors and took her several nieces and nephews for memorable camping adventures throughout the summer months. She loved all animals, but most special in her heart were her many dogs and turtles. Marilyn had several hobbies including; genealogy, cooking, sewing, crafts and party planning. Marilyn loved planning family reunions, telling stories and creating games for her great nieces and great nephews to enjoy. Marilyn is survived by her brother, Eugene Coy; a sister-in-law, Phyllis Coy; nieces and nephews, Sheryl (Marty) Prescott, Tom (Vicki) Coy, Tracey (Jim) Stokes, Mary (Don) Gilzean, Connie (Chet) Rice and David (Lea) Coy; and several great-nieces and nephews and their children. A memorial service will take place Sunday, April 24, 2016 at 3:00 pm at Yorkville Community Church, 11523 E D Ave, Richland, MI 49083. A private burial will take place in Comstock Cemetery. The family is being served by Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Marilyn's name may be directed to Yorkville Community Church and/or Center Stage Theatre. For obituary and condolences, please see Marilyn's personalized page at www.langelands.com.
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Marilyn was a frequent and loyal visitor to Jane Farwell's Folklore Village in Dodgeville, WI. The obit doesn't mention her marvelous group skills of bringing people together. She was a part of a recreational education movement of the 1950s-1980s that encouraged people of all ages to create their own fun in ages-old games, music, mischief, drama, and traditions. You were a treasure, Marilyn.
Madeline Uraneck
May 28, 2016
I was so sorry to hear of Marilyn passing. She was a wonderful person. She babysat me several times while my parents went on vacations. I use to run into to her quite often. She always had a warm hug and greeting for me. Her parents home was behind my parents home so spent many hours playing pool with Elmer. When Fern was so ill in her last days, I would go over and fix her breakfast and visit with her. I think of the family so often and miss the, what I thought, was a beautiful stone house and the many projects Elmer worked on in the yard with his incredible masonery work.
Mary (Bailey) Gashaw
April 28, 2016
You will be missed Auntie M. I loved all our times together.
Connie Rice
April 25, 2016
Used to sing with Marilyn years ago at the old Comstock United Methodist Church years ago. RIP Marilyn.
Tim Stamm
April 24, 2016
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