Marilyn J. Bowen, age 82 of Hersey, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2019. She was born December 7, 1936 in Petersburg, MI, the daughter of Lawrence and Clara (Natzel) LeBlanc. Marilyn is survived by nine children, Brian (Sharon), Michelle (Dennis), Scott (Michele), Bambi (Bob), Darlene (Tim), Cathy, Mark, David (Sue), and Teresa (Mark); 17 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Wade Johnson Jr.; second husband, Ronald Bowen; two sons, Randy and David; and two daughters-in-law, Pam and Gayle. Private family services will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made in Marilyns name to your local hospice organization. Cremation and care entrusted to the Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home in Big Rapids. Share a memory or leave a condolence for the family by clicking the guestbook tab at www.daggettgilbertfuneralhome.com