Marilyn P. Kroschel, 84, of Watervliet, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025 at her residence.

Private graveside services will be held in Coloma Cemetery.  Those wishing to leave an online message of remembrance may do so at www.duffieldpastrick.com.

Marilyn was born October 12, 1940 in Benton Harbor to Wayne and Josephine (Adams) Abbott.  She retired from North Shore Manufacturing as a trim press operator.  Marilyn was a very independent woman who truly enjoyed mowing her lawn and absolutely loved her beagle Bing and her kittycat L.B.

Survivors include two daughters; Sherry Dixon of Hartford and Monica Facemire of Benton Harbor.  Also surviving are four grandchildren, Lee, A.J., Jason, and Michael, five great grandchildren; Jason, Austin, McKayla, Nathan, and Elaine, and one great great grandson Lukas.

In addition to her parents, Marilyn was preceded in death by her husband Theodore Kroschel, two sons, Ricky and Bobby Dahms, and two sisters, Alberta Tincher and Jean Utter.