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1929
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2017
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Marilyn Reyns Obituary
The former Marilyn Koivisto was born March 19, 1929, in Ironwood, to the late Jack and Eleanor (Relich) Koivisto. She attended Ironwood schools and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1947. She was employed as a sales clerk at Ticknor’s Pharmacy in Ironwood until it closed, then at White Cross Pharmacy in Hurley, Wis., for many years, retiring in 2008.
Marilyn was a member of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Ironwood, attended St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Woodbury, Minn., and was a member of the Aurora Athletic Club Auxiliary, Hurley Lionettes and the Birthday Club. She enjoyed playing cards and treasured being with her family and many friends.
On June 5, 1948, she was united in marriage to Rene F. Reyns at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Ironwood by the late Monsignor J.B. Moriarity. Rene preceded her in death on Dec. 4, 1973.
Surviving are a daughter, Paula (Carl) Boeckmann, Woodbury; granddaughter, Addie Boeckmann (James Hynes), Jackson, Wyo.; brother, Jack (Rachel) Koivisto, Crystal Falls, Mich.; two sisters, June West, Hanna, Wyo., and Elaine Osterman, La Habra, Calif.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents and husband, Marilyn was predeceased by a sister-in-law, Alice Koivisto; brothers-in-law, Harold West and Peter Osterman; and longtime companion, Joe “Papa Joe” Ramuscak.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Peace Church in Ironwood on Tuesday, Oct. 31, at 11 a.m., preceded by visitation in the St. Joseph Family Room at 10 a.m., with the Rev. Robb Jurkovich, celebrant.
Rite of Committal and inurnment will follow in Riverside Cemetery, Ironwood.
Luncheon will be served at the Liberty Bell Chalet in downtown Hurley upon return from the cemetery.
McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Ironwood is assisting the family with the arrangements. Condolences may be expressed online at mckevittpatrickfuneralhome.com.
Memories and Condolences
for Marilyn Reyns
Debra Bruggner
October 18, 2024
She was the sweetest lady and was always so nice,to everybody. Always had a smile
Debra Bruggner
October 19, 2023
Happy heavenly birthday cousin I will never forget how nice you always were too me.We love you Debbie and Tom
Jane Brinkman
October 18, 2023
I sure miss all of the ladies from the neighborhood, especially Auntie Marilyn. She always had a smile on her face and a sweet word to say. She is always remembered fondly in my heart.
Debbie Bruggner
October 18, 2021
Can't believe its been 4 years since you went to be with Jesus I will always remember your sweet smile and how nice you always were to us
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Karla Koivisto Rogers
October 31, 2017
Paula and family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Even though I didn't get to see Aunt Marilyn very much she was always special to me. As you are. I love you very much! My heart is aching for you.
Kris Thomas
October 30, 2017
Dear Paula and family,
The Lord has another angel in heaven with the passing of your mother. You all are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Working with her at White Cross will be forever embedded in my mind. She was an angel on earth as well...She will be missed by many! My sympathy...
Peter Massoglia
October 27, 2017
Paula and family, your mom was synonymous with the Rexall Drug Store! When going to South Side Grade School we would sneak down to the Rexall to buy candy " razzles, Malo Cups etc". Marilyn had an infectious smile. Something's stick with you forever and this is one of them.
Marie Mayhew
October 26, 2017
Paula and family, thinking of you especially at this time of great loss. I loved your mom and getting her to smile in the short time I was fortunate to know her. She will be missed at St. Therese! Praying for comfort for you.
Marie Mayhew (the other Marilyn's daughter)
Shelley Judd
October 26, 2017
Dear Paula and family,
Our whole family extends our prayers and thoughts to you during this sad time of Marilyn's passing. Having the two "Marilyns" side by side at St. Therese was fun, and I know, personally, after a hard day at work, getting a smile from Marilyn brightened my day. Just recently I spent some time with Marilyn one night. She was having a harder time and I met her in the hallway. She took my hand and we talked for about twenty minutes, her holding my hand the whole time. She had a good grip. ;-) We were waiting for the aides and she was talking about your family. At one point when she was a little agitated I asked her, "Does it help you to pray, Marilyn?" and she said "yes, oh yes, it does. Very much." And she seemed to calm somewhat too. The next time I saw her she gave me the sweetest smile. She was a lovely person and I know she'll be missed by her floor mates and all of us. God bless you.
Jane Brinkman
October 25, 2017
Dear Paula,
I was so saddened to hear about the passing of Auntie Marilyn. She was such a part of our growing up. She was always so thoughtful of everyone. She would always come to visit when I would come home to Ironwood, and she so enjoyed seeing the kids as they grew up. She will be missed terribly. You are in my thoughts and prayers. All the friends from Aurora are together again, bless their hearts. Deepest sympathy Janie (Kapets) and Rich Brinkman and family
Debbie Bruggner
October 25, 2017
Dear Paula I am so sorry to read about your mom passing She was always one of my favorite cousins and I always enjoyed seeing her smiling face at White Cross Please accept our deepest condolences Debbie and Tom Bruggner(Aimone)
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