Marilyn Gaye Prillwitz's obituary , Passed away on October 4, 2026 in Dowagiac, Michigan

Marilyn Gaye Prillwitz

July 14, 1947 - October 4, 2026 (79 years old)

Dowagiac, Michigan

Marilyn Gaye Prillwitz's obituary , Passed away on October 4, 2026 in Dowagiac, Michigan

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Marilyn Gaye Prillwitz

July 14, 1947 - October 4, 2026 (79 years old)

Dowagiac, Michigan

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Marilyn Gaye Prillwitz Obituary

Marilyn Gaye Prillwitz of Dowagiac, Michigan passed away on October 4, 2026. Marilyn, born on July 14, 1947, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Marilyn Gaye Prillwitz to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, William Wilson and Laurine Lawrence (Knapp); and her sister Donna Laney. She is survived by: her husband Jerry Prillwitz; her sons, Doug Prillwitz (Amy) and Todd Prillwitz (Michelle); her siblings, Marcia Moore (Don), Dennis Wilson, Julie Koch (Jerry), Suzanne Ernson (Mike), Bill Wilson and Mary Ann Wilson; and her stepbrothers, Bill Lawrence and Tom Lawrence.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 16th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Clark Chapel (405 Center St, Dowagiac, MI 49047). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 17th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Sister Lakes Community Church (67119 M-152, Dowagiac, MI 49047).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Starks Family Funeral Homes & Cremation Services



Fri

Oct 16

Visitation

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Clark Chapel
405 Center St, Dowagiac, MI 49047

Sat

Oct 17

Funeral service

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Sister Lakes Community Church
67119 M-152, Dowagiac, MI 49047

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