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Marilyn DeGrand Obituary
Marilyn G. DeGrand, 68, Luxemburg, was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus on Saturday, July 15, 2017. She was born April 23, 1949, to Norbert and Marian (Kust) Dorner. She graduated from Luxemburg High School in 1967. Marilyn married her high school sweetheart, Daniel W. DeGrand at St. Mary's Church in Luxemburg on October 28, 1967, and together they would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this October.
She continued on to Cosmetology school in Green Bay and was a hair stylist for many years. Marilyn proudly raised three children, Deneen, Jody and Todd. Throughout her years, she also worked transporting special education students to Syble Hopp, a cook at the Luxemburg-Casco School District, bartending at the Rendezvous and worked at Subway. She was a devoted displayer/consultant for Home Interiors and Gifts for 39 years. Her talents were spread through many homes by her creativity through her Home Interiors and Gifts career.
Marilyn enjoyed working in her gardens, spending time with family, attending her grandchildren's school and sport events, playing cards, and going Up North to her family cabin. As an avid Brewer fan, Marilyn rarely missed watching a game. In recent years, Marilyn revived her passion for art by taking painting classes from a special friend, Jeanne Trumble.
She is survived by her husband, Daniel; children, Jody (Darrell) Duckart and Todd (Kelley) DeGrand and son-in-law Kevin Schweiner (special friend, Heidi); her grandchildren, Travis and Brittany (Delain) Minger, Ashley Minger, Morgan and Brennan Schweiner, Owen and Ellah DeGrand; brothers, Dale (Elaine) Dorner, Mark (Cheryl) Dorner, Gregory (Diane) Dorner, Douglas (Cyndi) Dorner, Kevin (Diana) Dorner, Patrick (Carrie) Dorner; sisters Kathy DeGrave, Kristen (Mark) Allen, Cheryl (Terry) Nienhaus, Dawn (Brian) Rabas, Lisa (Gerry) Spude (godchild), and Amy (Joe) Peters; sister-in-law Mary Dorner; Brothers-in-law Larry DeGrand, Ron (Debbie) DeGrand, and Mark (special friend, Teri) DeGrand; Sister-in-law Jeanne Conard; numerous relatives, nieces, nephews and cousins.
She is predeceased by her infant son, Daniel DeGrand Jr. and daughter, Deneen Schweiner; her parents Norbert and Marian (Kust) Dorner; brother, David Dorner, brother-in-law Ken DeGrave; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Harold and Irma (Rentmeester) DeGrand, brothers-in-law Darold (Pam) DeGrand and Steve Conard. Godparents Milos and Grace (Kust) Ledvina.
On behalf of Marilyn's family, we would like to express our gratitude to the St. Vincent Oncology and St. Vincent Hospital for giving such great support with her cancer journey. Additional appreciation is given to the amazing and compassionate 9th floor nurses who cared for Marilyn.
Visitation will be held on Friday, July 21, 2017 from 3:00 to 8:00 pm at the St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 5930 Humboldt Road, Luxemburg. Visitation will continue on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at St. Thomas the Apostle Church between 8:30 and 10:15 am. Funeral at 10:30 am on Saturday at the church with Rev. Carlo Villaluz officiating.
McMAHON FUNERAL HOME, LUXEMBURG is assisting the DeGrand Family. www.mcmahonfh.com.
"In lieu of flowers, Daniel requests some future help in the cooking department."
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Carol Phillips
July 22, 2017
Stories will never grow old and her memory will never fade. Marilyn was the most genuine, life loving, giving person I have ever had the pleasure to know. Her warmth will shine upon us all.
Our tears are showers she's sending from heaven.
I'm sure Marilyn and Deneen will come up with a few supprizes for us all.
Let's hold her in our hearts and never let go ❤
Don & Carol Derenne
July 21, 2017
Dear Danny, Jody and Todd and family,
Extending our deepest sympathy. We've known Marilyn for so many years. In high school, she was always the life of the party. Home Interiors, she reached so many goals and made the best creations with flowers, it was truly amazing. She treated her customers like family. Loved seeing her at the hospital Memorial week and catching up on old times. We'll never forget all the great times with her, especially coming back from Nashville in pea soup weather and having an added stop at a hotel on way home. What fun that was! Marilyn had this infectious smile that would like up the room, she always seemed happy.
May God wrap his arms around your family and give you comfort and peace knowing that she's celebrating with Deneen in heaven. What a joyous meeting that must have been. Take care, we'll be praying for you all.
Candice and family From Lincoln Avenue School
July 21, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss Ashley, Please know you are in our thoughts.
Linda (Estel) Dhuey
July 20, 2017
Mark & family,
So sorry for the loss of your sister. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all. I remember Marilyn as being fun loving with a beautiful smile & an infectious laugh! I'm sure she will be dearly missed by all who knew her! ❤
July 20, 2017
Jody and family, so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bill, Kregg, Melanie, Jill and Sheryl Shilbauer
Bob and Kathy Hopp
July 18, 2017
Sending our sympathies to your family! Always enjoyed seeing you up here in Dunbar! Thinking of you all.
Bob and Kathy Hopp
Linda Vaness Malchow
July 18, 2017
Very sorry for your loss, remember her fondly.
Barry Kreft
July 18, 2017
Your funny stories which brought much laughter in Dunbar will be truly missed.
Becky Jossart-Maye
July 17, 2017
To Danny and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. So very sorry to hear of Marilyn's passing.
Colette Jossart and family
July 17, 2017
danny my prayers are with you marily will be missed linda jadin bowler wis
Sue & Jerry Krueger
July 17, 2017
Dan and Family, Marilyn always had a great smile, and was a joy to be with. We are sorry for your great lost
John and Janice Haen
July 17, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the DeGrand family. Marilyn was always a lot of fun and always had a BIG smile on her face. She will be deeply missed.
Rick and Laurie Barrett
July 16, 2017
Dear Danny and family, I will never forget our family get-togethers, and especially our card parties. We never did have a quiet party. There was always so much laughter those nights. Her smile and enthusiasm for life was contagious. I will deeply miss her. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kathy/Dave Konop
July 16, 2017
Sad to read of Marilyn's passing , Danny she sure was your SOUL MATE
So many laughs whenever Marilyn and you were around
May she watch over you from ABOVE
July 16, 2017
Dear Danny and Family,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Marilyn had a way of making every one feel welcomed and had such a bubbly personality.
My sisters and I always had to make our first stop at the Denmark City wide rummage sale by Marilyn's sale. Her and I would catch-up on the classmates of her and Wayne. Judy
Quote from 1965 annual ; best of luck to a really great guy and friend, don't forget all the fun we had together in first hour. and don't forget you'll
get a date someday. Marilyn D.
She was always a lot of fun .
Wayne and Judy Dejardin
July 16, 2017
So sorry to all of you for your loss. Marilyn was such a bubbly person. Her smile was unforgettable.
Denise Deterville
July 16, 2017
You will be missed so dearly lady, To The Degrand family, you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time in your lives, may our good Lord Jesus Christ hold you all in the palms of his loving hands at this difficult time. Marilyn was my Home interior consultant for so many years and I had so many parties that our son Adam thought she was his grandma.. Lol I will miss her tremendously. Denise and Dale Deterville
Rick and Shannon Mueller
July 15, 2017
Marilyn, you will be greatly missed. The room won't shine nearly as bright without you in it. ❤
To the family: We are deeply sorry for your loss and pray that you find comfort in knowing that she is at peace.
Kathy VanDeHey
July 15, 2017
Dear Dan, Jody & Todd, I am so sorry for your loss. Marilyn was a wonderful sister-in-law for many years and always treated me as family. It is comforting knowing that she is with Deneen and looking down on you all. Sending my love and prayers.
Lori Arveson
July 15, 2017
Thoughts n prayers to all. I worked with Marilyn at Shopko many yrs ago she was the nicest sweatest person ever. R.I.P Marilyn
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