Marilyn Schilling Payne Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Marilyn Schilling Payne of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, who passed away on June 5, 2025 at the age of 87. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Marilyn Schilling Payne to pay them a last tribute.
Though her name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Marilyn Schilling leaves upon the hearts of her loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of her spirit and the richness of her legacy.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Frederick Schilling and Hope Schilling (Christoffer); her husband Dean Payne; and her siblings, Frederick Schilling, Jr. and Jocelyn Cox (William).
She is survived by: her daughters, Stephanie Ware (Jeffrey) and Deanna Petterson (Chad); her granddaughters, Hope, Alison and Olivia Ware; and her sister Vivian Nelson (Thomas).
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the American Macular Degeneration Foundation, (https://donate.brightfocus.org) are appreciated.
