Marilynn Mae (Hokenson) Nowak, age 89 of North Prairie passed away with her family at her side on Thursday, December 29, 2022. Marilynn was born February 5, 1933 in Milwaukee, WI to Theodore and Josephine (Marcic) Hokenson. She married George L. Nowak on November 20, 1954 in Milwaukee.
Marilynn’s greatest joy was spending time with her family and being surrounded by their love and laughter.
Marilynn is survived by her children: Susan (Gary) Mrotek, Steven Nowak, Sharon (Robert) Anderson and Donna (John) Ross; her 9 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; her siblings, Sharon (Walter) Scott, Kathleen (Don) Vincent and Michael (Doreen) Shoemaker; other relatives and many friends.
Preceding her in death are her parents; her husband, George; her sons, Robert and Kenneth and her grandson, Kenny.
A funeral service for Marilynn will be held on Monday, January 9, 2023 at 1:00PM at St. Joseph Cemetery (S22W22890 East Broadway, Waukesha), a time of sharing and visitation will be from 12:00 (noon) until the services.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Hoovers Hause All Dog Rescue.
For those unable to attend, those wishing to share a memory or those wanting to just sign the on-line guest registry, please click the Share A Memory link below Marilynn's photo.
Thelen Funeral Services of North Prairie/Genesee is honored to be assisting the family. 262-392-4251
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