MARILYN D. COLBY
Marilyn D. Colby, age 92, of Alpena passed away peacefully at Mid-Michigan Medical Center – Alpena on Monday, Feb. 8, 2021.
On Aug. 1, 1928, Marilyn was born in Alpena, Michigan to the late George Edward “Ned” and Louise (Jones) Thompson. She married Warren Colby (a local sports figure) on Aug. 14, 1946, at Grace Lutheran Church. They were blessed with 53 years of marriage before he preceded her in death on Jan. 1, 1999. Marilyn worked for the Federal Government as a Military Test Administrator. She had a passion for rescuing cats.
She is survived by her daughter, Meredith Smith of Alpena, Michigan, two sisters-in-law, Evagene Thompson of Alpena, Michigan and Carolyn Colby of Boston, Massachusetts, one brother-in-law, Gene Colby of Alpena, Michigan, along with many nieces and nephews and two special friends, Carl Gardner and Harriett Kelm both of Alpena, Michigan.
Marilyn was preceded in death by one brother, George “Dike” Thompson.
Per her wishes she has been taken from the Karpus-Hunter Funeral Home for cremation and a Memorial Service will be held at a later date and will be announced by the Karpus-Hunter Funeral Home in a future edition of the news.
Inurnment: Grace Lutheran Cemetery in Alpena, Michigan
In lieu of flowers memorials may be addressed to the Alpena County Sherriff Animal Control (320 Johnson Street; Alpena, Michigan 49707); Alpena Parkinson’s Support Group through the First Methodist Church in Alpena or the N.E. MI Trap and Neuter Return (c/o Edna Sorenson: 305 Partridge Avenue; Alpena, Michigan 49707)
Online Condolences: karpushuntercares.com