Hichie Marlatt, 75 of Gowen, died Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus. Hichie was born April 19, 1937 in Nagasaki, Japan. She was a very giving and loving person and a devoted Nicheren Buddhist. Surviving are her husband, Franklin; children, Charles (Liz) Benedik, Paula Benedik, Frank Benedik; grandchildren, Spring, Jade, Candice, Sierra, Austin, Jason, Matthew. A Buddhist Prayer Service will be held Friday 11:00 am at Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs. Interment will follow at Spencer Mills Cemetery, Gowen.