Ishpeming, MI / Mount Pleasant, MI - Marilyn Bryn Johnson, age 87, longtime Ishpeming resident passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at Woodland Hospice House in Mount Pleasant.

Marilyn was born in Champion, Michigan on February 28, 1933, a daughter of the late Rudolph and Jennie (Oie) Urich.  She graduated from Ishpeming High School, class of 1950.

Marilyn was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, being active with WELCA, quilters group and a fixture at the soup luncheons.  She enjoyed knitting items for her family and others, especially those in need.  Marilyn was a volunteer at the Bell Memorial Hospital gift shop for many years.  She was an avid bowler in the Tuesday afternoon bowling league.  She and her late husband Randy enjoyed camping every summer for 41 years at various campgrounds around the Upper Peninsula and many years at River's Bend Campground in Iron Mountain.

Marilyn is survived by a daughter Bryn (Jim) Zalud of Mount Pleasant, MI, a son Brian (Kim) Johnson of Summersville, WV, 6 grandchildren: Amanda (Scott) Nelson, Jeremy (Rita) Zalud, Jon (Mallory) Zalud, Kristy Johnson, Colten Johnson, Kelly Johnson, 7 great grandchildren, Douglas, Eleanor, Braxton, Ryan, Leland, Marik, Aili,  nieces and nephews, 2  sisters in law Dorothy Urich, and Mary Urich, and special friend Ann Sundblad.

Marilyn was preceded in death by her Parents, Husband Randy Johnson, 2 brothers Dan and Roger Urich, and a nephew David Urich.

A Memorial Service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church on Saturday May 1, 2021 at 11:00 am with Pastor Stacey Pethke officiating.  The family will greet relatives and friends at the church from 10:00 am until the time of service.

Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic all those attending must adhere to the wearing of a mask, and the current social distancing standards.

Inurnment will take place in the Spring at the Ishpeming Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to Trinity Lutheran Church 414 E. Ridge St. Ishpeming, MI 49849 in memory of Marilyn Johnson.

Marilyn's obituary may be viewed at bjorkandzhulkie.com where relatives and friends may leave a note of remembrance.