Marilyn Jean Hendrickson

Marilyn Jean Hendrickson, age 98 of Crosby, passed away on November 7, 2026 at the Heartwood Care Center in Crosby. She was born on July 6, 1928 in Brainerd to Harold and Mabel (Welton) Carlson.

Marilyn graduated from the Aitkin High School, class of 1946. She was united in marriage to Norman Hendrickson on May 28, 1950 in Aitkin. She was a retired secretary for Sprint Telephone in Crosby.

Marilyn was a member of the Cascade United Methodist Church in Deerwood; the Myrin-James American Legion Auxilliary, Ironton; the Cuyuna Range Women’s Club and the Red Hat Society.

She enjoyed spending time at Young Lake, traveling, going to the casino, family gatherings and sitting on her deck with a cup of coffee.

Marilyn is survived by three sons, Don (Judi) Hendrickson of Crosby, John (Sue) Hendrickson of Minot, ND and Carl (Mickey) Hendrickson of Baxter; one daughter, Karen (Wayne) Pacyga of Mesa, AZ; ten grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren and fifteen great-great grandchildren.

Preceding Marilyn in death are her parents; her husband, Norman; one sister, Joan Christensen; one brother, Harold Carlson and three grandchildren.

A special thank you from Marilyn’s family to Heartwood Care Center and Moments Hospice for their loving care.

A private family service is being held. Arrangements are with the Koop Funeral Home in Crosby.