Marilynn J. Cubitt, 81, of Bad Axe, passed away on April 22, 2017 at Huron Medical Center.

Marilynn was born on October 28, 1935 to the late David and Frances (Wixson) Parker.

She married Robert Craig in 1953.   He preceded her in death in 1975.  She then married H. Dale Cubitt on October 26, 1985.

Marilynn was a Deputy County Clerk for Tuscola County for 15 years. At age 59, she achieved her life-long dream of earning her Bachelor of Arts in Business and Management from Central Michigan University.    She also worked at the Court of Appeals for the State of Michigan as a judicial secretary for 5 years.  Marilynn was a past president for the Michigan Circuit Court Administrators Association.

After retirement, she volunteered in Doralyn Cubitt's kindergarten classroom.   She supported all her children and grandchildren's endeavors whether it was college in California, Indiana, Texas, Iowa or staying right here in Michigan.  Marilynn and Dale enjoyed traveling together.  She was devoted to all her family and her church sharing her love and kindness with all.  She loved going up north and enjoying the outdoors, hunting deer, elk, bear and turkey as well as fishing.

Marilynn was involved in many clubs and organizations, including being a life member of the Order of the Eastern Star and a member for 60 years, where she served as an officer of the Grand Chapter twice as a Grand Representative, past Grand Esther, past worthy-matron for Kedron #33 in Caro, and Huronia #81 in Bad Axe and was currently serving as an associate worthy matron for Huronia #81.  She loved the organization and could perform all stations.

Marilynn was a member of the Bad Axe First United Methodist Church. She was also involved with United Methodist Women and was a member of various United Methodist Church committees  in Caro and currently in Bad Axe; including chairman of Zone 1 (Port Huron District).   She was a member of the Electoral College for President Reagan's first term.

Marilynn is survived by her husband, H. Dale Cubitt of Bad Axe; son David Craig and his wife, Teresa "Terri" of Holland, Michigan; daughter Diane Aymer, and her special friend, Donn Rhoads, of Sacramento, California; step-sons: Kevin Cubitt of St. Clair Shores and Geoffrey Cubitt and his wife, Kate, of Evanston, Illinois; step-daughters: Alicia Kubacki and her husband, Craig, of Bay City, Michigan, Michelle Cubitt of Bad Axe, Michigan and Tami Hubbard of Goose Pointe Woods; grandchildren: Angela McLeod and her husband, Trevor, Brad Craig and his wife, Katy, Macy Crizer and her husband, Steve, Courtny and Drake Sarka, Connor Hubbard, Chloe and Claire Kubacki and Owen and Drew Cubitt; great grandchildren: Zoey Craig, Lucille Crizer and Calamity Crizer; sister-in-law, Laura Parker of Caro,

brothers-in-law, Duane Cubitt and his wife, Doralynn of Bad Axe, Elwin Cubitt and his wife, Joan of Filion; sisters-in-law, Shirley Garrity of Bath and Sharron Heck of Whittmore, California, Janie Ridner and her husband, David and Jane Cubitt; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Lucille Sopchik, and her brothers, Marvin, Ervin and Leo Parker.

Funeral service for Marilynn will be 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at the First United Methodist Church in Bad Axe with Rev. Dr. Philip Tousley officiating.   Burial will take place at Colfax Township Cemetery.

Visitation will be 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at the MacAlpine Funeral Home with an Eastern Star memorial service at 7:30 p.m. and visitation at the church on Thursday, April 27, 2017, 10 a.m. until time of service.

Memorials may be offered to the Bad Axe First United Methodist Church or to the Family Discretionary Fund.

Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com