Marilyn June Dunlap, 86, of Delphos, passed away at her residence on Friday, April 19, 2024. She was born September 1, 1937, to Richard William Lewis and Sarah Emma (Risser) Lewis. They both preceded her in death.
June is survived by her sons, Steve (Sue) Dunlap of Elida and Doug (Kathy) Dunlap of Spencerville; six grandchildren, Meghan (Chris) Ulm, Nick (Ashley) Dunlap, Katelyn (Brandon) Miller, Natalie (Jessie) Mackey, Jennifer (Josh) Sherrick, and Susan Ball; and 17 great-grandchildren, Raylee, Kaedyn, Kensyn, Laylin, Ledger, Peyton, Lane, Renlee, Clay, Abigail, Julia, McKenzie, Davie, Dakota, Chloe, Hunter, Luke.
June was preceded in death by her only daughter, Lori Ball.
June graduated from Gomer High School, Class of 1955. She was a member of the Gomer Congregational Church, the Gomer Welsh Society, and the Delphos Senior Citizen Center. For a time, June worked for the Delphos Herald. She enjoyed her shoes and sweatshirts, the warm weather and bright, pretty flowers that summer always brought, taking her grandchildren to garage sales, and spending time with her friend, Ruby. June liked reading her novels, collecting cookbooks, and cooking, with chop suey being a family favorite. Not only will she be remembered for how she loved her family dearly, especially her grandchildren, always praying for them, but also how June loved with her whole heart.
A Graveside Service will be held privately.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Delphos Senior Citizens Center.