Marilyn Henner

Marilyn M. Henner found peace on December 25, 2022 at the age of 80. She is survived by her daughters, Kathleen (Anthony) Steiner and Mary Beth (the late Anthony) Tomasino. Proud Papa of Robert (Nicole) Steiner, Alex Steiner, Angela Tomasino, Michael (Amber) Tomasino, and Nicole Tomasino. Great-Papa to Elijah, Addison, and Anthony.

Marilyn M. Henner (Nee Novak) was born on February 10, 1942 to Alexander and Clara Novak. Younger sister to the late Norman Novak. Marilyn was born and raised in Milwaukee, WI and graduated from Messmer High School in 1959.

Marilyn married her ex-husband Jim in 1962, with whom she had two daughters with, Kathleen (Anthony) Steiner and Mary Beth (the late Anthony) Tomasino. In the 80’s Marilyn reconnected with her high school sweetheart Billy Pochert. They were together until his passing on December 25, 1990.

She was a proud and loving Papa to Robert (Nicole) Steiner, Alex Steiner, Angela Tomasino, Michael (Amber) Tomasino and Nicole Tomasino. Great-Papa to Elijah, Addison, and Anthony. Papa was a name given to her by her granddaughter Angela and used by the family ever since.

Marilyn worked at Scott Paper for 20 plus years until they sold. She then went to work at Froedtert Hospital doing medical billing for 15 years before retiring.

In her younger years Marilyn enjoyed going to baseball games, bowling and playing cards with family and friends. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, and always had a big heart for her pets. Fond memories were made making ceramics with Mary Beth and all things beauty and skin care with Kathy.

The holidays will never be the same without you.

Visitation will take place on Thursday, December 29, 2022, at First Congregational Church, 1111 N Chicago Ave, South Milwaukee, WI 53172, from 2:00 pm until the time of service at 4:00pm.