Marilyn Sharkey went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 27, 2020 while surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Ralph Sharkey, who she married on July 17, 1965 after meeting while working together at Jaymar-Ruby. Marilyn’s husband, children and grandchildren were the loves of her life.
Marilyn is survived by her husband, Ralph Sharkey of Michigan City; children: Michelle Sharkey (Steven Soderberg) of Grand Rapids MI, Roger (Kim) Sharkey of Michigan City and David (Sharon) Sharkey of Pensacola, Fl.; three grandchildren: Ashley Sharkey, Abigail Rosenow and Alexander Sharkey; sister-In-law: Dolores (Randy) Haney, and several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, Marion and Mae Ross; siblings: Mary (Eddie) Pawlak, Leon (Alice) Edwards, and David Edwards.
Marilyn loved being a mother and was proud to stay home and raise her children. She was an active part of her daughter and twin son’s lives. She was often busy being a chaperone, a troop leader, a room mother, and a chauffeur, along with being the short order cook for her busy family. While her children were growing up, she babysat many children that she took care of and loved as if they were her own. After her children were grown, she returned to work at Carson Pirie Scott’s, where she retired in 2013.
Marilyn is most remembered by her giving and loving heart, being an excellent cook and loving to host the holidays for her family and friends. She loved spending time with her husband, children and grandchildren and talking with family and friends.
Those wishing to pay their respects are invited to a Memorial Visitation from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. CST on Tuesday June 30, 2020 at Geisen-Carlisle Funeral Home, located at 613 Washington St. Michigan City, IN 46360. A Celebration of Life service will immediately follow at 1:00 p.m. CST with Pastor Victor Prietto officiating. For those unable to make it, Marilyn’s Celebration of Life will be streamed live on our Facebook page. Please visit https://m.facebook.com/geisenfuneralhome/ at 1:00 p.m. CST.
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, all attendees are required to wear face masks and practice social distancing.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Marilyn’s honor, may be given to the Lupus Foundation of America.
To sign guestbook or leave condolences, please visit: www.Carlislefh.com or call (219)874-4214.