Peacefully on Friday, April 20, 2012 at Bethesda Hospital in Steinbach, MB with family at her side Marilyn went home to be with her Saviour, Jesus. She is survived by her parents Jacob and Elma Poetker of New Bothwell, MB, five brothers: Alvin of Calgary, AB, Norman (Joan) of Vita, MB, Harvey (Bernice) of New Bothwell, Brian of Calgary, AB, Wayne of Calgary, three sisters Valerie (Randy) Verestiuk of Mitchell, MB, Angela (Brian) Falk of Mitchell, Irene Abrams of Winnipeg, numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Marilyn lived her entire life in New Bothwell. She loved her involvement in her community and with the Silberfeld Church. She will be greatly missed by her family, her church and all who knew her. Viewing will be at Birchwood Funeral Chapel in Steinbach on Wednesday, April 25 at 7:00 p.m. with a devotional at 7:30 p.m. The funeral service will be held Thursday, April 26 at 11:00 a.m., at Steinbach Chortitzer Mennonite Church, 479 Hanover Street in Steinbach with burial at the Silberfeld CMC Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Silberfeld CMC Church Building Fund.