Marilyn J. Runkel, of Hopkins, died Saturday, August 19, 2017, at Morrison Manor (Hospice) of Scotland County in Laurinburg, NC, where she had been residing since 2014 with her daughter, Ann Runkel Krotz. Mrs. Runkel was born July 1, 1927, in Hopkins, the daughter of Harley and Marion (Stone) Sebright. Marilyn graduated from Hopkins High School in 1944 and after graduated from Allegan County Normal. On December 5, 1947, Marilyn married Robert Runkel. Marilyn taught elementary school in a one-room school house before they were married. After their marriage, she was a stay-at-home mother and full-time help to her husband on their farm in Monterey Township. In later years, as her children went off to college, she worked at Hopkins Public School system in the Superintendent's office doing payroll and other secretarial duties. Surviving are two children, Ann (David) Krotz of North Carolina and Steven (Linda) Runkel of Grand Rapids, daughter-in-law, Bonneta (Brian) Runkel of Allegan, sister-in-law, Arlene (Sherwin) Snoeyink of Lansing, nine grandchildren and twenty-three great-grandchildren . She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Runkel, son, Brian Runkel, her sister, Norma Johnson, and four brothers: Malcom, Robert, Clare and Russ Sebright as well as her parents, Harley and Marion. Friends may meet with the family on Wednesday, August 23, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Gorden Funeral Residence, Hopkins Chapel. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 24, at 11 a.m. at the Burnips LifeChange Community Church (formally Burnips Wesleyan Church) where she was a member. Pastor Stephen Jones will officiate. Graveside services will be conducted at Poplar Hill Cemetery immediately following the service. A light luncheon will be provided at the church immediately following graveside services at Poplar. Memorial donations may be made to Burnips LifeChange Community Church, P.O. Box 55, Burnips, MI 49314. Charitable donations may be made to: Burnips LifeChange Community Church P.O. Box 55, Burnips MI 49314 Tel: 1-616-896-9938 Email: lifechangeonline@gmail.com Web: http://www.lifechange.church

Visitation Details

Wednesday, August 23rd, 2017 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Wednesday, August 23rd, 2017 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Service Information

Thursday, August 24th, 2017 11:00am