Marilyn J. Allen

She was born April 24, 1927, in Medford, Wis., daughter of the late Lester and Maude (Doughty) Rhodes. Marilyn grew up and graduated high school in Medford. In 1947, she was united in marriage to William H. Allen. He preceded her in death on June 26, 2003.

Marilyn was a member of Riverside United Methodist Church in Niagara as well as the Red Hats. She was also a member of the AWOL Girls (retired “Mill” girls), the Hi-Low Club and the Eastern Star.

Survivors include her daughter, Priscilla (Chuck) Dittbenner of Pembine, Wis.; one son, Roger (Jeri) Allen of Niagara; five grandchildren, Charles (Bonnie), Andrew (Stephanie), Michael (Nicholas), Nate (Amber), and Ben (Jen); and 10 great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, Marilyn was preceded in death by three brothers, Fred, Roland, and Stanley Rhodes; one sister, Ruth Rhodes.

Visitation will be held on Monday, Oct. 27, from 9:30 until 11 a.m. at Riverside United Methodist Church. A Memorial Service will follow at 11 a.m. at the church. Pastor Debra Spira will officiate. Burial will take place in the Niagara Cemetery.

Friends may leave condolences and tributes to Marilyn’s family online at www.jacobsfuneralhomes.com.

The family has chosen the Jacobs Funeral Home-Niagara Chapel in Niagara to honor Marilyn’s legacy of life.