Marilyn Jenness

Marilyn G. Jenness, 66, of Quinnesec, died Saturday, June 12, 2010, at Maryhill Manor in Niagara. She was born on June 23, 1943, in Minneapolis, the daughter of the late Frank and Eldora (Kolling) Kielmeyer. Marilyn grew up in Faribault, Minn., and graduated from high school in 1961. She married Maurice V. Jenness III on April 14, 1973, in Northfield, Minn. He preceded her in death on June 21, 2002. Marilyn was a longtime resident of Quinnesec. For 24 years she served as the secretary at Quinnesec United Methodist Church, where she was an active member. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, who affectionately called her "Gramma." Marilyn was well-known for the many crafts that she made and generously shared with others. She crocheted many afghans, doilies, Christmas ornaments, dishcloths and stoles. Marilyn also enjoyed knitting Christmas stockings, mittens, and socks. Through the years she sewed many Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls, neck pillows, Christmas ornaments, Cabbage Patch Dolls, and Strawberry Shortcake Dolls. She shared her hand-sewn dolls with the newborn babies at her church and made hats for the preemies at the hospital. She also enjoyed gardening, canning, reading and going to garage sales. Marilyn is survived by three sons, Corey C. (Kelly J.) Jenness of Kingsford and their children, Owen and Claire, Courtney M. (Kelli E.) Jenness of Ypsilanti and their son, Max, and Ryan Jenness of Ypsilanti; one sister, Ruth A. Johnson-Wirth of Northfield; two brothers, Virgil K. (Lois) Kielmeyer of Simpsonville, S.C. and Richard J. (Laurie) Kielmeyer of Cohasset, Ma.; one sister-in-law, Beverly Kielmeyer of Lake Wales, Fla.; her brothers-in-law, Charlie and Kevin Jenness and her sister-in-law, Katherine Lloyd and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one brother, Ronald F. Kielmeyer. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Quinnesec United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday at the church. Rev. Peggy Paige will officiate. Burial will be in the Quinnesec Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the Quinnesec United Methodist Church. Condolences to the family of Marilyn G. Jenness can be expressed online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home with the arrangements.

Marilyn Jenness

June 12, 1944 - June 12, 2010