Marilyn J. Weiland, age 85, died on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at The Larson House in Columbus. She was born on October 22, 1939 in Stoughton to Alvin and Martha (Nelson) Mikkelson.  She was married to Ronald Weiland and together raised five children.

She graduated from Stoughton High School in 1957.   She valued education and took continuing education classes throughout her career.    She truly enjoyed her tax and legal work at Behl & Lueders and serving as the Clerk for the Town of York. She also loved crossword puzzles, bowling, playing cards and painting ceramics. She and Ron also enjoyed years of hijinx and adventures with their card club friends.

Survivors include her husband Ronald of Columbus; daughters Susan of Plano TX and Sally of New Berlin; sons Kevin of Oregon and Craig (Brenda) Weiland of Columbus; grandsons Jeffrey and Jayson Weiland; great grandson Drayden Weiland; sister Ingrid (Ed) Showers; brothers Eric, Leif (Gloria), Haakon (Rachel), Harald and Thor Mikkelson; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, James; sisters Sonya Moore, Karen Showers and Borghild Mikkelson, brothers Carl Sr., Bjarne and Alvin "Knute" Mikkleson. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M., with visitation beginning at 9:00 A.M., on Friday, August 15, 2025 at FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH, Columbus. Rev. Andrew Perger will officiate. Interment will be in Hillside Cemetery, Columbus.

The family would like to thank the caregivers who took outstanding care of her during her long battle with dementia including Valarie Pocius and the staff of the Larson House.

Memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association.

Please share your online condolences with Marilyn's family at jensenfuneralandcremation.com.