Marilyn R. Klein

Marilyn Rose Klein age 84 of Rockford died Friday, June 6, 2025 at Bishop Hills Assisted Living. She was born on October 27, 1940 in Wright, MI the daughter of Edmund and Dorothy (Zimmer) Umlor. Marilyn had an extensive flower and vegetable garden, so she enjoyed floral arranging and canning. She instilled a hard work ethic in all her children. Marilyn was an excellent cook and baker, and enjoyed reading, sewing and crocheting. She loved being with her girls and grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will be deeply missed. Surviving are her daughters, Christine (Dennis) Walker, Angela (Bruce) Mesman, Cherie VanKampen, Lisa Klein, Vicki Klein; grandchildren, Nick (Amber) Walker, Matthew (Heather) Walker, Ashley (Mitch) Plumb, Nick Mesman, Alisha VanKampen, Jacob VanKampen, Brittney (Colt) Thompson, Peyton Everett, Gabrielle Everett; 8 great grandchildren; sister, Barb Miller; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her great granddaughter, Paisley Plumb. Funeral service will be held 11:00 am, Thursday, June 12 at K.E. Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs. Deacon Greg Beasley, Officiating. Interment, St. Joseph Cemetery in Wright.