Marlyce F. McKinney, 79, a resident of Frederic, Wisconsin, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at the Frederic Care Center.

Marlyce was born on March 4, 1946, in Amery, Wisconsin, to Wallace and Ruby Clouse. She attended Apple River School and Balsam Lake School and graduated from Unity High School in 1964. In November 1964, she married the love of her life, Stephen McKinney. To this union, three sons were born. Stephen and Marlyce lived in Balsam Lake until they moved to Fredric in 1968.

Marlyce enjoyed playing cards, going to the lake, reading, and visiting with family and friends. She was involved in HCE, Pilgrim Lutheran Church, and was involved in her children's, grandchildren’s, and great-grandchildren's lives. She also volunteered at the Frederic and Luck Schools for many years.

Marlyce is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Stephen, her son, Stephen Jr., grandson, Brandon, and many other family.

She leaves to celebrate her memory: her sons, Donald McKinney, Balsam Lake, WI and Brian (Melanie) McKinney of Menomonie, WI, grandchildren, Albie (Mandi) and Travis, great-grandchildren, Roman, McKenna, Riley, Brielle, Steven, Alex, Lloyd, Brandon Jr., Enslee and Rylenn, also special friends, Autumn, Chrissa, Bella, Lyssa and Makayla and many other family and friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Noon at Pilgrim Lutheran Church, 507 Wisconsin Avenue, Frederic, WI. Visitation will be held at the church from 10:00 AM until the service time. Pastor Emily KI. Stelling will celebrate the Service. Please join the family for lunch in the church fellowship hall following the service.

Last Update: May 19, 2025 1:12 pm CDT