Marilyn Kay Hanell Achard
Address: 1290 Carlisle Road, Traverse City, MI 49684-8374
Spouse: Jim Achard
September 16, 2018: Traverse City, MI. Marilyn Achard, 72, of Traverse City, passed away surrounded by love at home on September 16, 2018. She was born May 30, 1946 in Traverse City, to Vike and Ida (Forton) Hanell. Marilyn Married James Achard on April 22, 1967 and they enjoyed 51 beautiful years together. She enjoyed her years of nursing, from working in the first four-bed cardiac unit at Munson Medical Center to labor and delivery and finally to a perfectly fitted job for her in hospice, before retiring. She spent many years having fun, loving, and caring adventures with family and friends, which was always filled with amazing, sweet treats for all. Marilyn and her husband, Jim, spent their winters in Florida with their Pioneer Creek Family. Many hours were spent throwing horseshoes, a passion of hers and developing lasting friendships. Marilyn’s love of life helped her live it to the fullest. Surviving is her husband, James Achard; three children, Tim (Vicki) Achard, Tommy (Jim) Horn, and Troy (Jill) Achard, all of the Traverse City area; two sisters, Sandy (Frank) Steiner, of Freeport, Illinois and Beverly (Gary) VanRaalte, of Traverse City; grandchildren, Kaleb (Kelli) Austin, Kaitlyn and Bridgette Horn, Kenal (Alex Shenk), Zayden, Evander, and Journey Achard; great-granddaughter, Ryley Shenk; several nieces and nephews, and adopted brothers, Gordon, Roger, Steven, Bryand and Rod Bennett, originally from Junction City, Kansas. She was preceded in death by her father, Vike Hanell; and a grandson, Traisen Achard. A visitation for Marilyn will take place at Bethlehem Church on Monday, Sept 24, 2018 at 11 a.m. with a visitation one hour prior. Pastor Paul Busekist will officiate. A luncheon will take place immediately following the service in the church fellowship hall. In lieu of flowers, please direct memorials to Bethlehem Lutheran Church, or Heartland Hospice. Please feel free to share your thoughts and memories with Marilyn’s family at her tribute page at www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com. The family is being cared for by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Creamation Services.