Marilyn Fisher, 90

Marilyn J. Fisher, age 90, of Elkhart, formerly Constantine, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at Hubbard Hill Estates in Elkhart. She was born July 29, 1929 in Sturgis, a daughter of Elmer and Helen (Fisher) Yunker. She graduated from Sturgis High School in 1947. On June 22, 1951 she married John E. Fisher in Howe, IN. He preceded her in death on Sept. 5, 1993.

Marilyn was a bus driver for Constantine Public Schools for 13 years, where she also worked in the cafeteria for 5 years. She worked at Harvey Paper Products in Sturgis from 1948 to 1951. She also helped with both Three Rivers and Sturgis Hospice Group luncheons and dinners. Marilyn was a homemaker and enjoyed baking and sewing. She was a member of Trinity Missionary Church in Constantine.

Surviving are her daughters Rowena (Philip) Miller, Goshen; Suzanne (Kevin) Verhoeven, Fulton, IL; sons Gary (Teri) Fisher, Bradenton, FL; Dale Fisher, Constantine, Keith (Ann) Fisher, Toledo; 21 grandchildren; 33 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren,sister Norma Winger, Sturgis. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and sister Elaine Noland.

Relatives and friends will be received Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm at Eley Funeral Home in Constantine. Funeral services will be held at Trinity Missionary Church, Friday at 11 am. Interment will be in Constantine Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to World Partners Missions and Prairie Camp, Goshen. Online messages may be left for the family at www.eleyfuneralhomes.com.

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