Marilyn Jeanne Althaus, a resident of Henryetta, died Dec. 10, 2015 in Plano, Tex.,at the age of 76. She was born to John Wicks and Dorothy (Penoyer) Wicks May 8, 1939 in Canadaigua, New York.
She married Bernard Joseph (Bernie) Althaus June 9, 1961 in New York.
Marilyn retired from Anchor Glass Company after 32 years as Purchasing Supervisor. She was an active and faithful member of St. Michael Catholic Church, St. Michael Altar Society, the Henryetta Lion's Club and the Ithana Study Club.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Bernie Althaus in 2013, and her daughter Debra Jo Cross in 1992.
She is survived by three sons: John Althaus and wife Leigh of Plano, Michael Althaus and Leslye Lackey of Henryetta, Duff Althaus and wife Lisa of Dallas; nine grandchildren: Sean Althaus and wife Jessica of San Antonio, Brittany Cross and fiance' Andrew McShane of Tulsa, Candi Althaus of San Antonio, Forrest Althaus of San Antonio, Emma Althaus of Dallas, Duff Althaus of Plano, Alex Althaus of Plano, Andrew Althaus of Dallas, Aden Althaus of Dallas; two great grandchildren: Troy Althaus of San Antonio and Lilly Althaus of San Antonio; also by a host of friends and other relatives.
Viewing for Marilyn will be Friday, December 18, 2015 from 1 to 6 p.m. followed by a Vigil Service at 6 p.m. at Integrity Chapel.
A Mass of Resurrection will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, December 19, 2015 at St. Michael Catholic Church with Father Peter Phung, Father Joseph Chirayath and Father Thiet Nguyen officiating. Services are under direction of Integrity Funeral Service.