Private family interment will be held at the Prospect View Cemetery, Pierce.

Casket bearers will be Schuyler Simpson, Kreighton Simpson, Keegan Rubendall and Hudson Rubendall.

Marilyn died March 7, 2025, at the Colonial Manor Nursing Home, Randolph.

Stonacek Funeral Chapel in Randolph is in charge of the arrangements.

Marilyn was born on April 21, 1946, in Norfolk, to Reinhold and Lorinda (Bockelman) Zibell. She was baptized at Hope Lutheran Church, McLean, and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Randolph. Marilyn attended District #80 from kindergarten through eighth grade, northeast of Pierce. She then attended and graduated from Pierce High School in 1964. She married Roger Leiting Oct. 8, 1966, in Yankton, S.D. After marriage, Marilyn and Roger lived in Magnet for a short time. They then moved to Randolph in 1970. She did housecleaning and home care.

Marilyn enjoyed crocheting, puzzles, polka music and religious music, playing cards and bingo, listening to Lorretta Lynn, searching for garage sale treasures, visiting with friends, and spending time with her family.

She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Randolph Quilting Group, Colonial Manor Ladies Auxiliary and the Randolph Women’s Club.

Survivors include her husband, Roger Leiting, Randolph; daughters, Debra (Bobby) Bierschenk, Bartlett; Karla Lowe, Lincoln; and Brenda (Nathan) Simpson, Pierce; son, Dustin (significant other, Racheal Rubendall) Leiting, Wayne; eight grandchildren; three greatgrandchildren; and sister-in-law, Jennie Leiting, Plainview, and her two children.

Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents, Reinhold and Lorinda Zibell; in-laws, Leonard and Lillian Leiting; and brother-inlaw, Marlin Leiting.