Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Wood, Marilyn Elaine (Nobis) 2002
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Ionia Sentinel Standard, 2002

Marilyn Elaine Wood of L’Anse went to meet her Lord on Fri., March 1, 2002 
after a sudden illness.

She was born on Dec. 4, 1944 in St. Johns, to Earl and Madeline (Young) Nobis.  
She was raised on the family farm in Muir, attending school in Ionia.  She 
graduated from Ionia High School in 1962.  She attended classes at a small 
community college in Lansing, majoring in Business.

On Aug. 21, 1965, she married high school sweetheart, Donald Wood.  They 
started their lives in Ionia, later moving to Munising and finally settling in 
L’Anse in 1979, where together they raised son, Jim and daughter, Melissa.

Marilyn was an avid gardener of flowers, vegetables and fruits, canning what 
she grew and giving much away.  She enjoyed watching and feeding the birds that 
came to her feeders.  She and husband Don taught square dancing for many years 
and were still active on the square dance circuit at the time of her death.

Marilyn was a member of the L’Anse United Methodist Church teaching Sunday 
school with husband Don.  She was a past member of the church choir and helped 
out with many of the woman’s group fundraisers.  She was an active fundraiser 
for the Bay Cliff Health Camp in Big Bay, one of her many charities.  She had 
raised dogs for leader dogs for the blind, in the past as well.

Marilyn was active in the Emmaus, Chrysalis and Keryx communities of the Upper 
Peninsula where she was lovingly known as Mrs. Agape.  She served on both their 
boards and was a current Chrysalis board member.  She was involved in Fire-Up 
every spring in Marquette, sometimes loading the car with kids as well.  She 
loved activities that involved children of all ages.

One of Marilyn’s greatest loves was 4H.  She currently had 24 children at 
various times in her home weekly doing crafts with plastic canvas and other 
recyclable household items.  Many of her friends saved matchsticks, bottle 
caps, etc., for her many projects.  She taught many crafts at various 4H 
functions.  She always enjoyed 4H Spring Achievement where her kids, as she 
lovingly called them, showed off their work for the year.

In Marilyn’s spare time she crocheted and knit Afghans and made quilts.  She 
was always doing for others often without their knowledge.  She will be sorely 
missed in this community.

Marilyn is survived by her husband of 36 years, Donald; her son, Petty Officer 
AO2 James (Gigi) Wood of San Diego, Calif.; daughter, Melissa Kagabitang of 
Greenville; grandchildren, David Kagabitang and Gerald and Stephanie 
Himmelsbach; her mother, Madeline Nobis of Lyons; brother Gordon (Leona) Nobis 
of Muir; sister, Doris (Daryl) Pierce of Lyons.  Her father Earl preceded her 
in death.

A celebration of Marilyn’s life will take place at 3 p.m., Saturday from the 
Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse with Rev. Tom Anderson and Rev. Gary 
Sasinowski officiating.  The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., 
Friday at the funeral chapel and one hour before services on Saturday.  
Memorials in Marilyn’s honor may be directed to the Bay Cliff Health Camp.  The 
Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse is assisting the family with 
arrangements.


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