GOSHEN – Marilyn J. Haney, 93, passed away Monday, Feb. 3, 2020, at Goshen Hospital. She was born in Nappanee on Jan. 16, 1927, to John E. and Florence E. Orn Gardner. She graduated from Milford High School in 1945 where she was a cheerleader. On March 28, 1947, she married Robert A. Haney at her parents’ home in Syracuse. He passed away on Jan. 10, 1994, after almost 47 years of marriage. Marilyn is survived by her sons, Gary R. (Cinda) Haney, Goshen; Steve R. (Ginny) Haney, Mount Morris, Ill.; and David M. (Kelly Cheek) Haney, Bend, Ore.; grandchildren, Robert P. (Trysha) Miller, Lawrence; Megan E. (Shaun) Wilson, Brownsburg; Ryan W. (Holly Adams) Haney, Goshen; Eric C. (Courtney) Haney, Greenwood; Andrea K. (John) Kruse, Elkhart; Kara L. (Kate Wertin) Haney, Seattle, Wash.; and Alison J. (Matt) Tomlinson, Warsaw; 12 great-grandchildren; a great-great granddaughter; a sister, Leatrice Rapp, Milford; and a sister-in-law, Cinda Gardner, Milford. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Linda K. Miller in 1984; a grandson, Brett Miller in 1973; and a brother, John E. Gardner Jr. in 2017. Marilyn was a member of Goshen City Church of the Brethren, where she was a deacon, sang in the choir and was a Sunday school teacher. She was a long-time volunteer as a gray lady at Goshen Hospital. Marilyn was a homemaker who enjoyed knitting, crafts, card games and traveling. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family. Visitation will be Thursday, Feb. 6 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen. A 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 7 celebration of life will take place at Goshen City Church of the Brethren, 203 N. Fifth St., Goshen, with one hour of visitation prior to the service. Burial will follow at Violett Cemetery, Goshen. ***** Memorials to the church or Cancer Resources for Elkhart County. Online condolences may be shared at www.yoderculpfuneralhome.com.
