County Seat Newspaper
of Clare County

MARILYN K. LEATHERS

MAY 27, 1940 – JUNE 28, 2020

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Marilyn K. Leathers 80 of Clare, Michigan passed away June 28th, 2020 at Highland Healthcare Center, Highland, Illinois. Marilyn was born May 27, 1940 in Lansing, Michigan the daughter of Charles Robbins and Naomi (Moore) Robbins. Marilyn was united in marriage to Robert Leathers Jr. on June 28, 1958 in Lansing.

                Mrs. Leathers was a wife, homemaker and mother to three sons; Bob, Brian and Brett. She loved the outdoors, a deep love for collecting antique glassware, fishing and playing Bingo at the casino. An excellent nurse for many injured baby animals that the boys would bring home, from kittens, raccoons or a duck.

                Surviving Marilyn is her loving son, Brett, one brother, Rex Robbins, one sister in-law, Fairla Lewis, one daughter in-law, Janice Leathers. Four granddaughters, one great-grandson, plus many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Leathers was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Robert, two sons; Robert Leathers III and Brian Dean Leathers, one daughter in-law, Diane, one sister, Joanne and three brothers; Bobby, Dick and Charles. Marilyn was a wonderful person and will be missed by all of her family and friends.

                Celebration of Life services honoring Mrs. Leathers will be held Saturday, July 18, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. from Hillcrest Cemetery, Harrison. To share an online memory or condolence with Marilyn’s family, please visit: www.stockingfuneralhome.com. Arrangements for Mrs. Leathers are entrusted with Stocking Funeral Home, Harrison (989) 539-7810.