Marilyn Y. Robinson
September 27, 1932 - January 14, 2019
SYRACUSE-Marilyn Yvonne Robinson, 86, passed away Monday, January 14, 2019 at Memorial Hospital, South Bend, IN. Marilyn was born September 27, 1932 in Starke County, IN to Richard and Mary (Scott) Dollahan. On March 9, 1964 in Richmond, IN, she was married to Harold Robinson who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her parents; son, Floyd Robinson and eight siblings. Survivors are her children; Skip (Nancy) Anders, Cheri (Fred) Ballowe, Sharon (Chan) White, Diane Holbrook, Gary Holbrook, Kris Holbrook, Edna (Lee) Morton, Abby (Kevin) Hagen, Tina Robinson, Joseph (Lisa) Robinson, Lisa (Tye) Jordan and Jennifer (Art) Thorn; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, especially her caregiver grandson, Derek; one brother, Thomas Dollahan; and three sisters, Linda Allen, Connie Warren and Jackie Pugh. Marilyn was a nursing assistant and retired from Countryside Place in LaPorte. She was a former member of the New Hope Baptist Church in Richmond, IN. She liked gardening and crocheting, played softball until the age of 63 and loved her dog Tilly. Funeral services will be Friday, January 18, 2019 at 12:00 noon EST at Rannells Funeral Home, Koontz Lake Chapel with Pastor Brian Baughman officiating. Burial will follow at the Grovertown Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday at the funeral home from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon EST. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Rannells Funeral Home.
SYRACUSE-Marilyn Yvonne Robinson, 86, passed away Monday, January 14, 2019 at Memorial Hospital, South Bend, IN. Marilyn was born September 27, 1932 in Starke County, IN to Richard and Mary (Scott) Dollahan. On March 9, 1964 in Richmond, IN,... View Obituary & Service Information