Marilyn Alice Almond Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Marilyn Alice (Cubberly) Almond Age 91 Of Holton formerly of Grand Junction Passed away Friday, June 12, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. Marilyn was born Feb. 23, 1929 in Marion, IN the daughter of George W. and Ruby (Feist) Cubberly and spent many years in the Grand Junction area before moving to Holton. She was very deep in her Catholic faith and was an avid reader. Her Nook currently has over 400 books. She has deleted her nook twice to have room for more books. Her favorite books included Amish tales, dogs and horses. If she was not reading she was praying for her family and friends. Her grandchildren would call and ask her to say extra prayers for them and their friends when they needed a little extra prayer. Her job throughout her life was to pray and that she did. Many hours a day were in prayer. Surviving are her 2 children, Mary Catherine (Tim) Krizan of Grand Junction, Stephen (Sharon) Almond of Holton; and 5 grandchildren, Jesse, Jenne, Libby, Matthew, Joseph. She was preceded in death by her husband Peter H. Almond; 2 sons, Peter “Mikey” Almond and Thomas G. Almond; brother, George (Cub) Cubberly. The family will meet friends from 9-10 AM, Friday, June 19, 2020 at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church; 11352 Brown Street; Allendale, MI 49401 where Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 AM with Fr. David Gillilan, Celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, Columbia Township at 1:00 PM. Arrangements entrusted to the Bangor Chapel, D. L. Miller Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers please donate to the memorial fund for Holton Elementary Library in Memory of Marilyn Almond. Her wishes were to purchase a book for each of the children to welcome them back to school.

Marilyn Alice Almond

February 23, 1929 - June 12, 2020