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Marilyn E. Sjostrom

1937 - 2013

Marilyn E. Sjostrom obituary, 1937-2013, Athens, WI

BORN

1937

DIED

2013

Marilyn Sjostrom Obituary

Sjostrom, Marilyn E.

Marilyn E. Sjostrom

75, Athens, died Thursday, February 7, 2013 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield with her loving husband by her side.

She was born February 19, 1937 in Superior, Wis., daughter of the late Harris and Blanch (Johnson) Jennings. Marilyn graduated from Superior Central High School and from the University of Wisconsin-Superior. On December 27, 1960, she married Jerome Sjostrom at Bethel Lutheran Church in Superior. They have been residents of Athens since 1961.

Marilyn was the librarian and taught English for two years in Osceola. For many years, she was a substitute teacher and babysat for many friends. Marilyn was a wonderful homemaker and loving wife, mother and grandmother.

She wrote the Centennial Book for Trinity Lutheran Church and the Village of Athens. She was the secretary for the Marathon County Historical Society and the cookie chairman for the Athens Girl Scouts for many years. Among her favorite pastimes, she enjoyed bowling and had a great passion for collecting antiques and genealogy. Over a period of years, she wrote the Sjostrom Genealogy and was a founding member of the Marathon County Genealogical Society.

Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Jerome Sjostrom, Athens; three sons, Keith (Mary Ann) Sjostrom, Des Moines, Iowa, Kevin (Mike Cardinal) Sjostrom, St. Paul, Minn. and Peter (Tammie) Sjostrom, Hayward; and two grandchildren, Aaron and Jacob.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 11, 2013 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Athens. Rev. Andrew Alberts will officiate. Friends may call on Sunday from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the church and again on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until time of services at the church. Burial will be in Athens Lutheran Cemetery at a later date.

Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Athens is in charge of arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established in Marilyn's name.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com

Published by Wausau Daily Herald on Feb. 9, 2013.
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So sorry to know that Marilyn is no longer with us. So glad to know that she is in heaven. Losing her is a difficult time of transition. Our prayers are with you as you mourn,

Dawn Riske

February 18, 2013

So sorry to know Marilyn isn't with us any more. So happy to know that she is smiling down on us from heaven. This is a big loss and a difficult transition. Our prayers are with you.

February 18, 2013

Dear Keith,
My deepest sympathy during this difficult time. May you find comfort knowing that your Mother is with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Michele Campaigne Larsen

February 12, 2013

So sorry to here the sad news, Jerry, you and your family have our deepest sympathy

Darrell & Maureen Krause

February 11, 2013

Jerry and family,My sympathies to your family on your loss.

Dale Bergman

February 11, 2013

My deepest sympathy goes to the family. I know we will always miss the warmth that Marilyn brought to us all.

Paul Hoffman

February 10, 2013

Our sincere sympathy on the loss of Marilyn. She was always fun to bowl with and we loved her "pink panther" tee shirt.


Sincerely,

Lisa andKeith BERGMANN

February 10, 2013

Peter,
Sorry to read about your mom. Know that you are in my prayers.

Ira Rebella

February 10, 2013

We send our sympathy.Marilyn was a wonderful person.I always enjoyed talking about Antiques with her,and the history of Athens.

Sandra & Leela Hopperdietzel

February 9, 2013

Dear Jerry & family, Please accept my sympathy on the loss of your beloved wife & Mother. Jerry was my geography teacher at AHS in 1962 & I met Marilyn once who had a pleasant smile. Sincerely Elaine Riehle Bunczak, Rosholt, Wi.

February 9, 2013

Dearest Jerry and family, We are so sorry to hear of you loss and want to send our sympathy, prayers and love to you all. Don and Deloris

Don and Deloris Olson

February 8, 2013

Don and Deloris Olson

February 8, 2013

our deepest sympathy Jerry, to you and all your family, god bless you all. Ron & Gloria Lavicka

February 8, 2013

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