Marilyn's Obituary
Marilyn (Murphy) Beherns, 85, of Wolcott, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024 at IU Health Hospital of Lafayette. She was born August 7, 1938 in Earl Park to the late Merle and Dorothy (Prue) Murphy.
Marilyn was a graduate of A.J. Kent High School of Kentland. Her marriage was to Henry “Hank” Beherns on October 1, 1958 in St. Joseph Catholic Church of Kentland. Hank preceded her in death on December 18, 2014.
Marilyn was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Remington. She worked for both Holcolm Ready Mix of Reynolds and CFS Fertilizer of Wolcott for several years.
She was an avid gardener, loved to can vegetables, and enjoyed baking for family. Most of all Marilyn cherished time with family especially with her grandchildren.
Marilyn is survived by her 6 children, Kenny (Julie) Beherns of Remington, Jim Beherns of Wolcott, Deb (Brian) Dowell of Wolcott, Mary (Donnie Richards) Beherns of Wolcott, Mike Beherns of Wolcott, and Mindy (Kevin) Emond of Wolcott. One brother, Merle “Butch” Murphy Jr. of South Bend. Grandchildren, Alex Beherns, Kathleen Beherns, Jarrid and Gavin Dowell, Bethany Wiltzius, Jordan and Austin Stearns, Cameron Emond, and Olivia Hendress.
Preceding Marilyn in death along with her husband and parents are two sisters, Shirley Dorton and Doris Dalton; one brother, Kenny Murphy.
Friends may call from 9:00 AM (EDT) until the time of Funeral Service 10:00 AM (EDT) Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Remington. Interment to follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery of Kentland. Fr. Joshua Bennett to officiate.
Memorial contributions may be made in Marilyn’s name to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (https://www.cff.org/).
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