Marilyn J. Eickelberg, age 70, W3230 Block Road, Tomahawk, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2013 at Golden Living Center - Golden Age in Tomahawk.
Marilyn was born August 1, 1942 in Chicago, the daughter of Arthur and Elsie (Carlson) Raffel. She married George Eickelberg on August 16, 1977 in Chicago. Marilyn was employed as a beautician while she lived in in Illinois. She and George moved to Tomahawk in 1979. Marilyn was employed as a clerk at Kmart in Rhinelander for 14 years, in the food service department at J.I. Case in Tomahawk for 6 years, and was also employed with Cerny's Greenhouse in Tomahawk. She loved gardening, the outdoors, and animals - especially horses.
Survivors include:
Husband, George Eickelberg, Tomahawk
Children, Christopher Lambires, Palmdale, California, Malinda (Christopher) Schindler, Sedona, Arizona, Sara (Jeremy) Chiamulera, Rhinelander, Barbara (Joshua) Barnes, Jacksonville, Florida, Kristine Kazanchy, Canon City, Colorado
Brothers, Bob (Lai) Raffel, Chicago, Illinois, Ray (Jennie Lee) Raffel, Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota
Marilyn is further survived by seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents.
A Memorial Service for Marilyn Eickelberg will be held at a later date. Memorials are appreciated to the Alzheimer's Association.