Marilynn Nancy Engeman, 88, of Ludington, passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2025. She was born January 19, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Howard and Lucille (Mischke) Alfrejd.
A longtime supporter of 4-H as both a leader and judge, Marilynn excelled in sewing, quilting and other handcrafts. She had a varied career, spending many years working for the Oceana County MSU Extension office, St. Gregory’s Catholic Church in Hart and Wheeler Farms. Marilynn and her husband, Tom, opened, owned and operated House of Flavors in Hart and Pentwater.
Marilynn enjoyed several years wintering in Lakeland, Florida and volunteering at the Detroit Tigers spring training games. She had a passion for gardening and was a certified master gardener. Marilynn was well known for her delicious fruit pies, jams, and award-winning soup! Most recently she had been volunteering through St. Simon’s Church in Ludington and crocheting mittens and hats for children in need.
Marilynn is survived by: her daughters, Jane M. Engemann of Lawton, Oklahoma and Judith K. (Gregory) Sting of Linwood, Michigan; sister, Lucy Carlson of Whitehall, Michigan; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Marilynn was preceded in death by: her husband, Thomas F. Engemann; sons, Peter H. Engemann and Paul T. Engemann; and grandson, Edward T. Vargo.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Marilynn’s honor to the American Heart Association, https://www.heart.org, or St. Simon’s Bargain Center in Ludington, to be distributed among the charities that they support, 702 E. Bryant Rd. Ludington, MI 49431. Please make checks payable to St. Simon’s Parish with a memo designating funds to the bargain center.
Per Marilyn’s wishes, private memorial services were held and interment will be in Hart Cemetery in the spring.
Harris Funeral Home, in Shelby, is in charge of arrangements.
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