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Marilyn Acklam Obituary

Marilyn Louise Acklam ELKHORN, WI/ BELLEVIEW, FL (formerly of Racine) – Mrs. Marilyn Louise Acklam, 70, passed away at Munroe Regional Medical Center in Ocala, FL. She was born in Racine, Wisconsin, on February 25, 1942, the daughter of the late Frederick J. Doutre' and Mae A. (nee: Krueger.) Marilyn Acklam graduated from Washington Park High School - (Class of 1960). On August 15, 1959, she married the love of her life, Roger A. Acklam. During her children's younger years, she was a devoted mother, homemaker, and wife. At the same time, she served as area Director for Vivian Woodard Cosmetics. She became elected Treasurer of the Village of Mount Pleasant from 1982-1991. After Marilyn's retirement in 1991, the Acklams divided their time between Homosassa, FL, and Elkhorn, WI. In 2003, they moved to Belleview, FL. Marilyn was a very active member of Epiphany Lutheran Church in Racine,serving as a member and president of the Home Guild. At Open Bible Lutheran Church in Belleview, Florida, Marilyn served on the Women’s Club. In addition, Marilyn enjoyed being the head of the Entertainment Committee at Tropicana Village in Florida. She also enjoyed her involvement with Willow Run Condo Association in Elkhorn, WI. She truly loved serving the Lord, spending time with family and friends, playing cards, and finding great entertainment to perform at the club house. In addition to her loving husband, Roger, Marilyn is survived by her son, Kert (Jeaneen) Acklam of Sturtevant; her daughter, Michelle “Shelley” (Doug) Evans of Mount Pleasant; her grandchildren, Mathieu and Hannah Evans; and her sister, Delores Veith of Littleton, CO. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her infant sister, Beverly Doutre’ and brother, Willard Doutre’. Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Tuesday evening for a visitation from 5-7 p.m. At 7:00 p.m. there will be a time for those wishing to share a memory or story about Marilyn’s life. The celebration of her life and funeral service will take place at Epiphany Lutheran Church (2921 Olive St.) on Wednesday, February 27, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Michael Zarling officiating. There will also be time to meet with the family at the church from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Her interment will follow the church service at West Lawn Memorial Park. Memorials have been suggested to Epiphany Lutheran Church. The family would like to extend sincere thanks and appreciation to her life-long cardiologist, Dr. Short, and infectious disease specialist, Dr. Gullberg. DRAEGER-LANGENDORF FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY 4600 County Line Rd. 552-9000 www.draeger-langendorf.com

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Published by Racine Journal Times on Feb. 25, 2013.

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Frances Dvoracek

February 28, 2013

To the Family of Marilyn louise Acklam So sorry to hear of your loss,Grief can be so hard but our special memories help us to cope. please read Ecclesiastes 9:5.

February 27, 2013

Marilyn was my true sister for forty five years. She was my friend and confidant, my support system, my advisor. I loved her as much as i have ever loved anyone. She had a wonderful heart, loads of common sense and a wonderful empathy for
people. She was enthusiastic, a great organizer and lots of fun. A genuinely good person. She was
wonderful to my kids. Her home was always open to me and my family. I appreciate how well she loved and cared for my mother in law
Mabel. I feel so blessed to have had her in my life. I wish i could be there to support her family now. I send all of my heart felt love across the many miles. I will miss her so much. Jane Acklam

Dave and Sue Van Koningsveld

February 25, 2013

Marilyn was a very special person; a great boss and a wonderful friend. She will be missed by all who knew her. We had some fun times together. Our sincere sympathy Roger, Kurt and Shellie.

Allan Yousten

February 25, 2013

Roger,
Very sorry for your loss.
Al

Keith Rigby

February 25, 2013

So Sorry to learn about marilyn. May God give all of you strength and peace knowing that she is now in heaven.

February 25, 2013

Marilyn was a wonderful person always smiling and a life long friend that we loved dearly and we miss her so much. We have fond memories of all the fun we had with her and Roger playing cards and fellowshipping with our times with the Lord Jesus. She is with the Lord now and nor more pain!.
Love and tears
Joan and Marv Bosteder

Marlan & Donna Vosberg

February 25, 2013

Our sympathy to you, Roger. We will miss Marilyn at Willow Run.

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