Merlin Marshall

Marshall, Merlin J. BROOKLYN-Merlin J. Marshall, age 95, passed away on Monday, March 15, 2010, at Inncare in Evansville, where he currently resided. He was born on Oct. 24, 1914, in Hillsboro, the son of John and Edith (Eastman) Marshall. Merlin grew up in Hillsboro. He married Opal Nofsinger on Sept. 24, 1937. Merlin farmed in the Hillsboro area until he and Opal purchased a farm in Marxville, in 1947. While farming, they also owned and operated Marshall\'s Grocery. In 1968, they farmed in rural Brooklyn until they retired in 1973, moving to their home in the village of Brooklyn. In their retirement, they did child care for 24 years. Merlin enjoyed latch hook, crocheting, and traveling. He is survived by his sons, Hal (Marcia) of Blanchardville and Jerry (Teresa) of Brooklyn; eight grandchildren, Jason (Stacy Hardy), Matthew (Janice), Daniel (Tierney Mace), Dana, Amy (Stace) Jones, Travis, Heather (Derreck) Ott and Mark (Jenny); 13 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Una (Joe) Hawk and Leita Marshall; brothers-in-law, Dorville Nofsinger and Gerald Best; and many nieces and nephews. Merlin was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Opal; sons, Allan and Larry; five brothers; and a sister. Funeral services will be held at BROOKLYN LUTHERAN CHURCH, 101 Second St., Brooklyn, at noon on Saturday, March 20, 2010, with the Rev. Rebecca Ninke presiding.Visitation will be at the church from 11 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery. A special thank you to the staff at Inncare for their "wonderful" care of Merlin. Cemetery: Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery. Visitation: Visitation will be at the church from 11 a.m. until the time of the service. Service: Funeral services will be held at BROOKLYN LUTHERAN CHURCH, 101 Second St., Brooklyn, at noon on Saturday, March 20, 2010, with the Rev. Rebecca Ninke presiding.