Marilyn C. Hansley

Marilyn Caroll Hansley, 88, of Breitung Township, passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at Dickinson County Memorial Hospital in Iron Mountain. Marilyn was born July 11, 1930 in Escanaba Michigan. The youngest child of four to Edward and Lillian Nicholson. She graduated from Escanaba High School and Northland College in Ashland Wisconsin. She returned to Escanaba and was employed at Prudential Insurance. Marilyn married William C. Hansley on March 3, 1956 in Detroit Michigan. He preceded her in death on December 23, 2013. Together they loved and raised three children. Early in Marilyn’s life she found her love of church and community. She directed the junior choir at Central Methodist church in Escanaba Michigan. Taught Sunday school and directed the junior choir at Trinity United Methodist Church, sat on the district board for the United Methodist Women. She served on several church committees throughout her lifetime. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Marilyn served the community in many capacities including den mother for Cub Scouts, Boy Scout leader for special needs young men, 4-H leader and bicentennial choir director for the traveling choir. She served on the Dickinson County Library board, Marquette General board, worked in the schools – both Iron Mountain public schools and Breitung Township schools – within their parent teacher organizations and scholarship committees. She was a member of PEO , the Order of Eastern Star , Friends at the Museum , the Dickinson County Hospital League where she served as past president , GFWC where she was past president and district president. She spent hours organizing caroling, birthday parties, Christmas parties, spring and fall events at local nursing homes and the Veterans Administration hospital. Marilyn enjoyed traveling, hunting for antiques, playing bridge but mostly she loved her family. Marilyn is survived by Mary and Steve Miller of Breitung Township, David and Lisa Hansley of Spread Eagle Wisconsin, Grandchildren Stephanie and Marc Gunderson of St. Louis Missouri, William Hansley of Houghton Michigan, Casey Hansley -student at Michigan State University and great-granddaughter Margaret Gunderson who affectionately calls her GG. In addition to her parents and husband Marilyn was preceded in death by her son, Edward Hansley. A very special thank you to the Victorian Pines Estates family - residents and staff - for their love and gentle care of our mother. In addition, to Dr Jacobs and his staff for their compassion. Friends can greet the family from 9:30 to 11:30 AM on Friday, December 21, 2018 at the First United Methodist Church. A memorial service to follow at 11:30 AM at the church. Rev. Walter Reichle will officiate. Burial will be in iron Mountain cemetery park. In lieu of flowers a memorial will be established in Marilyn’s memory. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Marilyn C. Hansley online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com. The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.

Marilyn C. Hansley

July 11, 1930 - December 13, 2018