Marilyn Atkins, a beacon of laughter and love, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems-Northland after a brief illness, with the same grace she carried throughout her life. Born on September 6, 1955, in Shell Lake, Wisconsin, Marilyn’s infectious smile and kind heart touched everyone she met. She left us at the age of 69, leaving a legacy of joy and cherished memories.

A graduate of Rice Lake High School, Marilyn’s work ethic and attention to detail were evident in her long-standing career as an electronic assembler, a role she dedicated herself to until her well-deserved retirement in 2022. Her colleagues knew her as a person who brought warmth and humor to the workplace.

Marilyn was the beloved wife of Terry Atkins, they shared 48 wonderful years of marriage, filled with love, adventure, and mutual respect. She was a sister who shared an unbreakable bond with her siblings, Roger (Cassie) Schwab, Donna Atkins, and Diane (Doug) Haley. Her life was enriched by the love and laughter of many nieces and nephews, as well as a host of other family members and friends who will miss her deeply. She was preceded in death by her parents, Duane and Dorothy (Tomesh) Schwab, her brother, Jim Schwab and brother-in-law, Mitch Atkins.

Private Family Services will be held Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Kilcoyne Memorial Services. Interment will be held at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Cemetery in Spooner, Wisconsin at a later date. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to your favorite charity.

The family of Marilyn would like to express a huge thank you to Mayo Home Health & Hospice for the care she received during this difficult time.

Arrangements were entrusted to Kilcoyne Memorial Services, 637 N. Main Street Rice Lake, Wisconsin 54868.