Marilynn L. Simons

Marilynn L. Simons, 83, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Sunday morning, October 4, 2020, at Adams Woodcrest.

She was born on March 9, 1937 in Adams County, Indiana to Vilas and Ruth (Parr) Luginbill.  She married Gerry M. Simons on April 6, 1958.

Marilynn was a member of St. Marks United Methodist Church and American Legion Post 43 Auxiliary.

She had been employed at Adams Wells Special Services, Ream Steckbeck in Fort Wayne, North Adams Community Schools, and Central Soya.

She loved spending time with her grandkids, playing piano and baking.  She also enjoyed her card club.

Marilynn is survived by her husband, Gerry M. Simons of Decatur, Indiana; daughter, Kelly L. (Jim Burns) Englehart of Fort Wayne, Indiana; four grandchildren, Tate (Ashley Odisho) Englehart, Tori (Matthew Melchi) Englehart, Kevin L. Simons, II, and Tyra (Jon) Timmerman.

She was preceded in death by one son, Kevin L. Simons on July 12, 2020; two brothers, Eugene and Robert L. Luginbill; two sisters, Alice Sirk and Catherine “Kate” Hamrick.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 9, 2020, at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church in Decatur with Pastor Ernie Suman officiating.  Burial will follow at Mt. Hope (Willard) Cemetery.

Family and friends will be received from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, October 8, 2020, at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur and one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday.

Preferred memorials are to St. Marks United Methodist Church.

Arrangements are by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur, Indiana.