Marilyn Boes, age 83 of Defiance, passed away on Sunday morning, December 27, 2020 at her home in Defiance. She was born on September 15, 1937 to the late William and Sylvia (Hallard) Huebner in Paulding County, Ohio. Marilyn was married to Charles Boes, who preceded her in death. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, and worked as a cook at Good Samaritan School until her retirement. Marilyn is survived by her children; Douglas (Pam) Boes of Nebraska City, NE, Teresa (Matt Corvalis) Boes of Oregon, Deborah (Mike Bakle) Boes of Defiance, Michelle (David) Bohse of Columbus, OH, and Patricia (Jeff) Knapp of Denver, CO. She also leaves behind nine grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, her sister Ruby Wirth, and her brother Jim (Rita) Huebner, all of Sherwood, OH. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, Charles Boes. Visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 am on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Schaffer Funeral Home in Defiance. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 am at Schaffer Funeral Home, Defiance. Burial will take place at Riverview Memory Gardens. Memorials are suggested to St. Mary's Food Pantry. Online condolences can be given at www.Schafferfh.com.