Marilyn J. O'Daniel

Marilyn J. O’Daniel, 77, of Columbus, Indiana and formerly of Mishawaka, passed peacefully from this life at 7:08 am on Monday, April 4, 2016 in Brown County Health and Living Center. This was the same day as she and her husband Bob’s 57th wedding anniversary.

Marilyn was born May 27, 1938 in Warrick County, Indiana, the daughter of the late Louis and Aileen (Gasoway) Toole.

Marilyn spent most of her life as a homemaker. She enjoyed Notre Dame football and basketball, working in her yard and planting flowers. Marilyn was a wonderful wife and loving mother. For eleven years, she and Bob helped with the Meals on Wheels program in St. Joseph County and they also volunteered their time with Real Services in South Bend.

Marilyn’s surviving family includes her husband of 57 years, Bob; three children, Kirk (Joy) O’Daniel of Columbus, Kim (Steve) Yelinek of Indianapolis and Denise O’Daniel of Camden, Michigan; and a sister-in-law, Bobby Toole of Vincennes, Indiana.

Marilyn was preceded in death by her brother, Donald Toole.

In keeping with Marilyn's wishes cremation has taken place.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, April 9, at 11 am in St. Joseph Catholic Church, 225 S. Mill Street, Mishawaka, with Rev. Terry Fisher officiating.

Visitation will be Friday, April 8, from 4 - 7 pm in Goethals & Wells Funeral Home, 503 W. 3rd Street, Mishawaka, where the Rosary will be prayed at 6 pm.

Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association, 50 E. 91st Street, Suite 100, Indianapolis, Indiana, or to the charity of one’s choice.