Marilyn Louise Gibbs

Marilyn Louise Gibbs obituary

Marilyn Louise Gibbs

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Oct

11

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1:00 p.m.

South Ensley United Methodist Church

13600 Cypress Ave., Sand Lake, MI 49343

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Marilyn Gibbs Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Lake Funeral Home - Ionia on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Marilyn Louise Gibbs, aged 74, of Sand Lake, MI passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2025. She was born on January 20, 1951 in Bangor, MI the daughter of Perry John and Alberta Florance (Carpenter) Kridler.

Marilyn married Clay Gibbs September 3, 1996, he passed away on June 4, 2006. She enjoyed reading, watching tv and playing cards or dice.

Surviving are her children Jerome (Sue) Northrup of Grand Rapids, Bucky Gibbs of Asheville, NC and Teletha (Carl) Summers of Muir, and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Clay, and siblings Carl Kridler Sr. and Carolyn Dunlap.

Funeral services will be held at South Ensley United Methodist Church 13600 Cypress Ave. Sand Lake, Michigan 49343 on Saturday, October 11th at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Darryl Miller officiating. Arrangements in care of Lake Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.lakefuneralhomes.com

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Upcoming Events

Oct

11

Funeral service

1:00 p.m.

South Ensley United Methodist Church

13600 Cypress Ave., Sand Lake, MI 49343

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Lake Funeral Home - Ionia