Marilyn L. (nee Albrecht) Delagrange, 86, of Woodburn, passed away at her home on Friday, August 29, 2021. Born on May 21, 1935, in Flint Michigan, she was a daughter of the late Edwin and Anna (nee Maust) Albrecht.
Marilyn was a member of the Maplewood Mennonite Church, Fort Wayne. She was a homemaker and quilter who retired from Brotherhood Mutual, and who then went into childcare. Marilyn is survived by her sons, Brad (Deborah) Delagrange, and Lowell (Natalie) Delagrange; six grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. Marilyn was also preceded in death by her husband, Samuel J. Delagrange; daughters, Angela R. Delagrange, and Julie A. Delagrange; brothers, Kenny, Willie, and Cecil Albrecht; and sisters, Bertha Plank and Joyce Albrecht.
A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00am on Friday, September 10, 2021, at Central Ministries Church (5801 Schwartz Road, Fort Wayne), with calling one hour prior. Calling will also be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm on Thursday, September 9, 2021, at Hockemeyer Funeral Home (17629 State Road 37, Harlan). Burial will be in Yaggy Cemetery, Grabill.
Memorial donations in Marilyn's honor may be directed to Meals-on-Wheels, or Riley Hospital for Children (memo: Child Life Heart Unit). Fond memories and expressions of sympathy for Marilyn's family may be shared at www.HockemeyerFuneralHome.com
