Marilyn J. Jacobs

Went to be with her Lord, Tuesday morning May 22, 2018. Marilyn was born June 10, 1932 in Rockford, IL the daughter of the late Lester and Pearl (Rogers) Weiderman. Marilyn was employed for many years as a sales clerk with Gilmore Department Store. She was a longtime and active member of St. Michael Lutheran Church and loved spending time with her family and friends. Marilyn enjoyed playing games and in her earlier years enjoyed going dancing with her husband. On April 18, 1949 Marilyn was united in marriage to her loving husband, Robert, who preceded her in death on December 31, 2001. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Donald Weiderman. Marilyn is survived by her daughters, Carol (Richard) Pierce, Debby (Joe) Frost; brother and sister, Norm Weiderman, Gloria (Lynn) Gest; and many nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 11:00am Saturday, May 26 at St. Michael Lutheran Church, 7211 Oakland Dr. with Rev. Dr. Paul Naumann officiating. Interment will follow in Portage Central Cemetery. Friends may meet the family from 2-4pm and 6-8pm Friday, May 25 at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Portage Chapel, 411 E. Centre and also from 10am-11am Saturday at the church. Memorials may be directed to the American Heart Association, West Michigan Cancer Center, or St. Michael Lutheran Church. To view Marilyn's personalized guestbook please visit www.langelands.com.