Marilyn Flattum Myhre

Marilyn  Flattum  Myhre, age 79, of Necedah, Wis., formerly of the Mabel area, died December 22, 2021, at Tomah Health.

Marilyn was born March 15, 1942, in Lanesboro, Minn., to Hans and Gilma (Rosheim) Flattum.  She attended Mabel High School. On November 26, 1960, she married Marland Myhre at the Mabel First Lutheran Church.  They lived near Tawney for a short time before moving to Racine, Wis. While living in Racine, she worked at Michael’s Machine for several years.  After Marland retired in 1991, they moved to Necedah, where she worked at the Kwik Trip in Mauston. Marland passed away January 30, 2016.  Marilyn was a member of the Mabel First Lutheran Church in Mabel and the Moose Lodge in Mauston. She enjoyed dogs and cats, and cooking, but especially her grandchildren.

Marilyn is survived by her seven children: Marcia Parr of Columbus, Ohio, Margie Parr of Necedah, Michael (Tracy) Myhre of Necedah, Michele (Alan) Meyer of Las Vegas, Nev., Melissa (Steven) Loging of Necedah, Marlene Myhre of Stevens Point, Wis., and Melinda Myhre of Tomah; 19 grandchildren: Jessica, Jennifer, Jonathan, Tym, Jr., Sandra, Ryan, Brandon, Matt, Nathan, Chase, Logan, Breana, Brittany, Amanda, Amy, Amber, Christopher, Marisa, and Mykala; 43 great grandchildren, four sisters: Helen Bjerke of Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., Cynthia (Charles) Peterson of Spring Grove, Linda (Art) Thorson of Stevens Point, and Debra Dahlberg of Lac Du Flambeau, Wis.; and several nieces and nephews.  

She was preceded in death by her husband Marland, her parents Hans and Gilma, a grandson, Aaron Myhre; and two sons-in-law, Tym Parr, Sr., and John Parr.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, December 30 at the Mabel First Lutheran Church in Mabel. Burial will be in the Mabel Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be 4–7 p.m. Wednesday, December 29 the Mengis Funeral Home in Mabel and one hour prior to services at the church.