Marilyn Catherine VanPatten Obituary
We are sad to announce that on October 25, 2022 we had to say goodbye to Marilyn Catherine VanPatten of Elkhart, Indiana. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Marilyn Catherine VanPatten to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Gilbert Grootveld and Marian Grootveld (Stultz); her stepfather Zinn Minnix; and her stepbrother Rev. George Minnix. She is survived by: her husband William S. Van Patten Jr.; her children, William S. Van Patten III of Edwardsburg, MI and Lanni C. Retter (Ray) of Goshen, IN; and her grandchildren, Thomas C. Van Patten (Angela) of Edwardsburg, Ashley M. Norton (Tedric) of Niles, MI, Ivan D. Retter (Kimberly) of Fairbury, IL and William E. Etling (Tanya). She is also survived by 10 great-grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild.
Memorial contributions may be given to Trinity on Jackson Church, 2715 E. Jackson Blvd., Elkhart, IN 46516.
