Marilyn K. Achard

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 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. Spending 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, Tammy (Jim) Horn, and Troy (Jill) Achard all of the Traverse City area; her mother, Ida Hanell, two sisters, Sandy (Frank) Steiner of Freeport, IL and Beverly (Gary) Van Raalte of Traverse City; grandchildren, Kaleb (Kelli), Austin, Kaitlyn, and Bridgette Horn, Kenai (Alex Shenk), Zayden, Evander, and Journey Achard; great-granddaughter, Ryley Shenk; several nieces and nephews, and adopted brothers; Gordon, Roger, Steve, Bryan, and Rod Bennett originally from Junction City, KS.

She was preceded in death by her father Vike Hanell and a grandson Traisen Achard.

A visitation for Marilyn will take place from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 23, 2018 at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home. A memorial service for Marilyn will take place at Bethlehem Lutheran Church on Monday, September 24, 2018 at 11:00 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 Cremation Services.