Marilyn was born May 30, 1931 to George and Blanche (Muth) Mattes in Hamburg, Iowa. She grew up on a farm and graduated from Thurman High School in 1949. She came to Muskegon in December of 1955 and started work at sealed power in the office. On April 1, 1966 she married Billie Rogers and together they enjoyed 43 years of marriage until his death in 2009. Marilyn retired after 33 years in October of 1989. She was a member of Temple United Methodist Church and was a volunteer for M.A.P. She loved to garden, crochet, watch and feed the birds. She also loved her flowers and vegetable garden.
Marilyn is survived by: her children, Suzanne Morris of Muskegon, and Rick (Michele) Rogers of Muskegon; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and great neighbors.
She was preceded in death by: her husband; son, Richard Rogers; parents; brothers, Harold and Roger Mattes; sister, Lorraine Richie; two sisters-in-law; and one brother-in-law.
A Funeral Service will take place at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Temple United Methodist Church 2500 Jefferson Street Muskegon. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the start of the service. Interment will be at Sunrise Memorial Gardens at 10:00 AM on Monday January 8.
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