It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Marilyn Kay Greiner, 86 years old of Ludington, Michigan on April 23, 2026. She passed away quietly at home with family. Marilyn was born February 5, 1940, in Zeeland, Michigan, to William Howard Crawford and Edna (Mast) Crawford who have preceded her in death.

The Crawford Family moved to Free Soil, Michigan in 1942. Marilyn and her younger brothers, Howard Dale (Susan) Crawford of Springville, Tennessee, and Larry (Patricia) Crawford of Custer, Michigan, attended school in Scottville, Michigan, and her brothers survive her.

Marilyn and her husband Robert Greiner were married in Las Vegas, NV, in 1981. The couple made their home in Ludington, Michigan. Her husband Robert also survives her.

Marilyn worked for Baywood Nursing Home for several years before joining the C&O Carferry Service in 1979. Her total years of sailing with the Ludington Car Ferry Service were approximately 22 years.

Marilyn was married to Paul Rathburn of Custer, in 1959'. Together, they had four children, Tammy Crawford-Rathburn, Linnet (Garry) Bentz, Steven Rathburn, and Patrick Rathburn, whom all survive.

Grandchildren from this marriage include; Adam Steffens, Kortni (Jon) Hallberg, Kyle (Kei) Steffens. Danielle (Mike) Miller, Michael (Lauren) Bentz, Blake Bentz, Jennifer (Thomas) Hissong, Jennifer (Annie) Harkins, Dillon Rathburn, Brenen (Kayla) Rathburn, whom all survive, Brandon Bentz (deceased), as well as sixteen great-grandchildren, and caregiver and friend, Malissa Taylor.

There will be no celebration of life services for Marilyn at her request.

Donations may be made to the American Heart Association

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel.

www.beaconfh.com