Marilynne Niemi

MARILYNNE A. NIEMI

Marilynne A. Niemi, age 71, of Winona, passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2016, at the Mayo Health System Franciscan Healthcare Hospital in La Crosse, WI, with her family at her side.

She was born December 30, 1944, in Winona, to Melvin and Mary (Flemming) Plate, and was a lifelong resident of Winona.

Marilynne attended Madison Elementary School and Winona Junior High School, and in 1962 she graduated from Winona Senior High School.  She went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree from Winona State University.

She worked at Miller Felpax, Pamida department store, and as a central supply clerk at Winona Community Memorial Hospital. Her favorite job was that of being a mom and homemaker and raising her family.

Marilynne loved to do crossword puzzles, talk about old movies and was almost unbeatable in Trivial Pursuit.  She also enjoyed reading, writing, and could always be found playing BINGO. She was a member of Central Lutheran Church in Winona.

She was preceded in death by both parents and loving grandparents.

Marilynne, is survived by her children: John Niemi, Susan Niemi, Art (Presh) Niemi, Sandra Rosenberg, Lance Niemi and Valeri Niemi; sister, Marcia (Dale) Webber, La Crescent, MN; and she is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held at the Watkowski-Mulyck Funeral Home on Saturday, March 19, 2016, from 1 PM until 3 PM, where Pastor Wade Davick will lead a Prayer Service at 3 PM.

Online condolences or memories may be left for Marilynne’s family at www.watkowski-mulyck.com.