Marilyn Anne “Sis” Klein, 69, a Plymouth area resident most of her life, passed away Thursday, July 22, 2004, in the Catherine Kasper Life Center, Donaldson.
Born on April 11, 1935, in South Bend, Ind., Marilyn was born the daughter of Jerry H. and Mary Early Auer. She was a graduate of Lakeville High School and continued her education as an adult taking night courses in computer programming.
She worked for the U.S. Census Bureau and her joy of gardening was broadened while she worked at the Plymouth Garden Center.
Marilyn is survived by two daughters, two sons and 6 grandchildren. They are Susan and Tom Schlarb of Wyatt, Ind., Lisa and Gene Robinson of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Greg Klein of LaPaz, Ind. and Phillip and Teresa Klein of Milford, Ind.
Her two brothers and one sister are John Auer of Michigan, Thomas Auer of Wisconsin and Janet Reed of Bremen, Ind. Four nieces and four nephews also survive.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Family services will take place.
Memorial gifts in her memory may be given to Catherine Kasper Life Center, P.O. Box 1 Union Rd. Attn: Sharon, Donaldson, IN 46513 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 332 N. Lauderdale, Memphis, TN 38105