Marilyn Keyes

Marilyn Keyes of East Bristol passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2020, at home surrounded by her family. She was born August 29, 1930 in Madison, Wisconsin.

Marilyn had various interests, many of which she utilized to support her family: pottery, hand-crafting teddy bears, woodworking, wine and beer making, model trains, raising chickens, quilting, gardening, and reading. She was also an outstanding seamstress. She had a great respect for life and a soft spot in her heart for children. She planted seeds of love and watched them grow.

Marilyn is survived by sons DeWayne, Daniel, and Donald Keyes, daughter Mary (Keyes) Benkaddour, and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father Arnold Aubey, mother Edna (Gallus) Aubey, stepmother Beulah Blonigen, and sons David and Mark Keyes.

A special thanks to granddaughter Amy Arnesen and longtime caregivers Amy Ebert, Candy Kuchar, and Mary Leisemann for their invaluable care and support of Marilyn.

Visitation will be held at the Roselawn Memorial Park chapel, Monona on Friday, October 9, 2020 at 1:00p.m. followed by a graveside committal service.