Marilyn Haime

Marilyn Louise Haime, age 83, of Menomonie, died Monday, April 22, 2013 at Comforts of Home in Menomonie under hospice care.

Marilyn was born on January 20, 1930 in Rockford, IL to Elmer and Hilda (Hanson) Olson. She grew up in the Rockford area, graduating from Rockford West High School. On January 16, 1951 she married Walter Haime in Rockford.

Marilyn and her husband Walter liked to travel to the northern parts of Wisconsin with their children, enjoying all the things that nature offered. They liked the area a great deal, so they sold their home in Illinois and moved to Minong, WI in 1975.

She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Ridgeland and worked various jobs throughout her lifetime. Taking care of her family and home were most important to her. After her husband retired, they spent much of their time going to antique shows in Hayward and Superior, which led them to become an exhibitor themselves.

Marilyn was blessed with many talents. She enjoyed dancing to Old-Time Music, fishing, and family gatherings. She loved to bake and always made sure that no one went away hungry. There were many family favorites, especially her banana cream pie. She also liked to knit and latch hook as well as play cards. Spending time with family was always important to her and looked forward to the next family get together.

Marilyn is survived by her children; Chuck (Lyubov) Haime, Marlyn (Don) Scoggin, Mark (Cathy) Haime, Ron (Mary) Haime and Bill (Darcy) Haime and by numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is further survived by brothers, Elmer (Carolyn) Olson of Noblesville, Indiana, Jr. and Leland (Sally) Olson of Jacksonville, Florida, as well as extended family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Walter, sister Marion Westfall and brother-in-law Wally Westfall.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 27, 2013 at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie with Pastor Steve Carlson officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.