Obituaries

Marilyn Kay “Choo Choo” Yon, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025, surrounded by her family in Brimley, Michigan. Marilyn was born on May 12, 1951, to the late James and Audrey (LeBlanc) Lyons.

Marilyn was raised in Bay Mills, Michigan, as the oldest of eleven children. On October 9, 1976, she married the love of her life, the late Larry Yon, at the Blessed Kateri Church in Bay Mills. She had great love for her family and enjoyed bonfires, family cook outs, visiting with her loved ones, and her beloved pets. Marilyn was a great lover of all kinds of animals and often rescued those in need. In recent years, she became a great fan of the Detroit Lions, even coloring her hair blue to show her team spirit. Marilyn met everyone with warmth and a smile.

Marilyn is survived by her children, her greatest joy, Chris, Shauna, and Billy Yon of Bay Mills; grandchildren, Josephine, Kaylee, Mikael, Kyeanna, Carmen, Elijah, Jay, Xyler, Serenity, and Evie; sisters, Kathi Carrick, Dawn (David) Terrell, Anita (Don) Charles, Melanie Lyons, and Michele LeBlanc; brother, Walter (Bobbi) Lyons; and many nieces and nephews, who greatly loved their Aunt Choo Choo.

Marilyn was preceded in death by her husband, Larry; parents, James and Audrey; siblings, James Lyons Jr., Lawrence Lyons, Denise LeBlanc, and Gerri LeBlanc; parents-in-law, Marvin and Lora Yon; brothers-in-law, Marvin Yon and Mike Carrick; and sisters-in-law, BreezAnn, and Beverly.

Visitation will be held on Monday, February 24, 2025, from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM at the St. Kateri Tekakwitha Mission, 12014 W. Lakeshore Dr., Brimley, MI 49715. Mass will follow at 2:30 PM.

The family would like to say a special thank you to Hospice (Amanda and Shauna) of Sault Ste. Marie.