Marlys Quilling Obituary (2024)

Marlys M. Quilling age 84, of Menomonie, WI passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at The Neighbors of Dunn County. She was born November 16, 1939, in Dunn County to Percy and Ada Eighmy (Hillman). She grew up in the Menomonie area where she met the love of her life Larry Quilling. On May 4, 1956 they married, and have been by each other’s side for 67 years. Together they were blessed with two children, Chris and Kelly. They provided the family she always dreamed about and would go on to give the precious gift of grandchildren to love and care for. Marlys was a hard worker and very ambitious. She started her own laminating business which she ran successfully for many years. After selling the business she worked a variety of jobs including the University of Eau Claire and Imagination Station. Wherever she worked, she brought a caring heart and a sense of humor to all those around her. In her free time, Marlys enjoyed horseback riding, fishing, and golfing. Marlys had a competitive spirit and liked to play bingo and gamble. But what Marlys loved most of all was taking care of her family and grandchildren. Marlys is survived by her husband Larry; children Chris (Jenifer) Quilling and Kelly Falkenberg (fiancé Steven Berthold); grandchildren Heather (Jeremy) Hernandez, Dustin (Shelby) Quilling, Joshua (Jessica) Quilling, Hannah (Ryan) Iverson, Matt (Erika) Wright, and Andy Falkenberg; Twelve great grandchildren; sister in-Law Sherrie Rindal; she is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents Percy and Ada Eighmy (Hillman); sister Ruby Haffelder; and brother Calvin Eighmy. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday January 29, 2024, at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie, WI with Celebrant Teresa Pejsa officiating. A visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. prior to the service. Burial will take place at a later date in Salem Iron Creek Cemetery in the town of Spring Brook, Dunn County, WI. To share a memory, please visit obituaries at www.olsonfuneral.com