Condolence: During the summer of 1967, I was flying combat against North Vietnam from the deck of the USS Oriskany. We were in the midst of the deadly Rolling Thunder operation in which we lost 70 percent of the pilots in our Air Wing. Morale was not very high, we were hearing bad things were happening to our 13 pilots who had been shot down and captured. Then we received a "care package" from a 13-year-old student at Sidney High School. It contained cookies and news from the school and the local area. It was like experiencing a breath of fresh air. For a few precious moments, the pilots in my VF -111 Sundowner Squadron remembered what home was like, and what we were really fighting for. Our spirits were lifted and we returned to the fight. That student was my cousin Marilyn. I think some of those pilots are saying "thanks, Kid!" to her right now. God Bless You, Marilyn, and keep your memory in our hearts forever. Your cousin Rich Schaffert aka Brown Bear

Condolence: Prayers for the family during this time of loss. From Daniel & Alysha Brown's church family in Garden City, KS.

Condolence: Marilyn, will be missed. I'm truly sorry for your loss. I will miss her hugs and seeing her. She is truly a beautiful lady. Thoughts and Prayers going out to her family!!!

Condolence: MARILYN WAS SUCH A WONDERFUL LADY, SO KIND & CARING TO ALL SHE KNEW. SHE ALWAYS HAD A SMILE FOR YOU, AND A KIND WORD. EVEN THOUGH SHE HAD GONE THRU SOME REALLY TOUGH TIMES,SHE ALWAYS HAD A SMILE THAT WOULD BRIGHTEN YOUR DAY. GOD WILL TRULY WRAP HIS ARMS AROUND HER AND HEAL HER, AND GIVE HER ANGEL WINGS. OUR HEARTS GO OUT TO HER FAMILY.

Condolence: We were very sorry to hear of Marylin's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Condolence: Sorry to hear about Marilyn. She was a very special lady and had a heart of gold. She will be flying with the angels above and be your guardian angel. Will miss seeing her friendly face but will have lots of memories of how kind and considerate she was to everybody.