Marilyn Wilker

Marilyn (Marchal) Wilker, age 81, of St. Sebastian, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2026 at Briarwood Village in Coldwater. She was born on April 4, 1945 in Frenchtown to the late Paul & Adele (Tirion) Marchal. On April 16, 1966, in Holy Family Catholic Church in Frenchtown, she married Ken Wilker and he survives in Coldwater.

She is also survived by children, Steve Wilker of St. Sebastian, Tom & Christy Wilker of St. Sebastian, Ray & Kelly Wilker of St. Rose, Ken Jr. & Renee Wilker of St. Sebastian, grandchildren, Sydney Wilker, Shannon Moeller, Derek Wilker, Hailey Wilker, Emma Wilker, Ashley Bowers, Lexi Moorman, Hunter Wilker, Brooke Wilker, and Kaylee Wilker, 10 great grandchildren, and siblings and in-laws, Don & Janice Marchal of Versailles, Victor & Deb Marchal of Lake Worth, Florida, Russel Marchal of Frenchtown, Frank & Betty Marchal of Greenville, Dorothy Wilker of Dayton, Janet Wilker of Montezuma, John Wilker of Atlanta, Georgia, and Greg Wilker of Perrysburg.

She was preceded in death by in-laws, Gilbert & Judy Knapke, Don Wilker, Terry Wilker, Stan Wilker, Deb Wilker and Linda Wilker.

Marilyn was a member of St. Sebastian Catholic Church and the Ladies Sodality. She was a 1963 graduate of Versailles High School. She retired from Celina Manor nursing home after 30 years. She was also a member of the Chickasaw VFW. She enjoyed crocheting, gardening and playing games with her card club for 55 years. Marilyn instilled a strong work ethic into all her children.

The family wishes to thank the staff of EverHeart Hospice and Briarwood village for their care and support.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at St. Sebastian Catholic Church in St. Sebastian. Burial will follow in St. Sebastian Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 PM to 7 PM on Monday, November 2, and from 9 AM to 9:45 AM on Tuesday at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater. Memorial contributions may be made to EverHeart Hospice. Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com