Submitted by: John C. Monk
Marilyn
O. Gay
Oct. 28,1921 - May 23, 2010
MISHAWAKA - Marilyn O. Gay, 88, passed away on Sunday, May 23,
2010, in her residence with her loving family at her bedside.
Marilyn was born on October 28, 1921, in Mishawaka, IN, to the
late George E. Seybold and Grace M. (Phillips) Seybold. As the
former Marilyn O. Seybold, she married George E. Gay on March 9,
1946, at the Grace Bible Chapel in Mishawaka, IN. George and
Marilyn shared 46 wonderful years of marriage together. George
passed away on February 4, 1992. Survivors include her three
daughters, Anna (Wayne) Guikema, Linda (Gary) Person of Mishawaka
and Pam (Denny) Jewett of Osceola; and a son, Edward (Dana) Gay
of Mishawaka. Marilyn was a loving and caring grandmother to six
grandchildren, David (Robin) Person, Andrew (Sara) Jewett, Angela
(Daniel) Jewett Browning, Lindsey (Tony) Jewett Kile, Timothy
Guikema and Shelby Gay; and was a great- grandmother to nine
great-grandchildren. Also surviving is a sister, Jean R. Seybold
of Mishawaka. Marilyn graduated from Mishawaka High School in
1938. Marilyn enjoyed sewing, reading and traveling. Marilyn was
a wife, mother and grandmother, who cherished her family most of
all. Marilyn was also a member of the Grace Brethren Church of
Osceola, IN. The family will receive friends on Thursday, May 27,
2010, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. in the Bubb Funeral Chapel, 3910 N.
Main St., Mishawaka. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m.
Friday, May 28, in the funeral home, with Pastor Greg Serafino
officiating. Burial will follow the service at Chapel Hill
Memorial Gardens in Osceola, IN. Memorial contributions may be
made to the Grace Brethren Church of Osceola, 58343 Apple Road,
Osceola, IN 46561.
Published in South Bend Tribune on May 25, 2010