Obituary of Marilyn Johnson

Marilyn Ann Johnson January 10, 1942 August 13, 2008 Marilyn "Memaw" Ann Johnson, 66, of Janellen Drive in Niles, passed away at her home after a lengthy illness, with her family by her side. Marilyn was born on January 10, 1942 to the late Earnest and Mary (Bowers) Summers. She was one of six children raised in the Summers' household. After graduating from Clay High School in 1960, Marilyn wed her high school sweetheart, Bud Dean Johnson Jr., at a ceremony in Niles on July 2, 1960. Marilyn was a homemaker all of her life. This let her spend as much time with her family as she could. After her children were all grown up Marilyn spent much of her time garagesaling and antiquing. She even ran her own antique booth that she got much enjoyment from. But when Marilyn's children had children of their own her life changed. Every bit of energy and effort was directed to spoiling her grandchildren and great grandson. Marilyn was also a lifetime member of Weight Watchers. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Bud, and brother George Summers. Marilyn is survived by her children Bud (Theresa) Johnson III of Niles and Mickie (Alan) Hunt of Niles, Granddaughters Terra (Travis) Croft, Mandie (Chad) Mitchell, Mistie (Clint) Rhodes, Melanie (James) Pearman and Katie Johnson, great-grandson Landon Pearman, one great-granddaughter on the way, siblings June Summers of Mishawaka, Frances Rininger of Mishawaka, Ernie (Beverly) Summers of Grand Rapids, MI and Beverly (Daniel) Lonergan of Buchanan, MI. A time of visitation will be held on Friday, August 15, 2008 from 5-8 p.m. at Mission Hills Memorial Chapel where Marilyn's funeral will be held the following day at 11am. Pastor Jason Dillenbeck from the Portage Road Generals Baptist Church will be officiating. Marilyn will be interred at Mission Hills Memorial Gardens, next to her husband Bud. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services and Mission Hills Memorial Chapel, both of Niles.