Marilyn Martha Elder Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Marilyn Martha Elder of Kingsley, Michigan, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on May 15, 2025 at the age of 82. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ralph Heminger and Mildred Heminger (Crotser); her siblings, Sam and Sherrill; her spouse Thomas Elder of Constantine; and her grandson Matthew Crouse.
She is survived by: her children, Thomas Elder, Gary Elder (Monique), Jeanine Sika (Rick), Jane Schlingensief (Gert), Norman Elder (Jill) and Janet VanWingerden (Brad); her grandchildren, Hailey Green (Ken), Jacob Crouse (Cheyenne), Saskia, Alec Schlingensief, Rebekah, Benjamin Elder, Lily Perez (Luis), Zane, Norah, Zeeva and Lucy VanWingerden; and her great grandchildren, Lilly, Reina Green and Charlie Crouse.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Colfax Community Church.
