Ferry, Marilyn P.Marilyn P. Ferry age 87, of 929 S. 31st St. Manitowoc, died Friday, September 7, 2012 at the Aurora Medical Center of Manitowoc County.The former Marilyn McMurtrie was born on February 24, 1925 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late David and Laura (Scholl) McMurtrie. She was the third child of nine and attended school in Milwaukee. Marilyn got her first job at the age of 17 working for the Sperry Candy Co., and worked in a variety of jobs all of her life. On March 27, 1948 Marilyn was married to Clifford Ferry in Milwaukee. The couple had four children. He preceded her in death on May 14, 1991. During her marriage the couple owned a grocery store, a shoe store, a bar, and many rental homes and apartments that they remodeled. Marilyn was always busy working on projects and taking care of her family. Marilyn enjoyed listening and dancing to the music of the 50's.Survivors include her four children: Dan (Sally) Grant, Manitowoc; Gary (Linda) Brandl, Manitowoc; Sharon (David) Mohr, Neillsville; Debbie Witte, West Allis; nine grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, two sisters and one brother-in-law: Carol Prevort, Ripon; Vivian Maine, Racine; Arnie Pillsbury, Waukesha; nieces, nephews other relatives and friends survive. She was preceded in death by her parents: David and Laura McMurtrie, her husband: Clifford Ferry, five sisters: Geraldine McMurtrie, Virginia McMurtrie, Joan Gorsege, Arlene Pillsbury, Judith Gerdmann; one brother: Donald McMurtrie; one son-in-law: Bob Witte; three brothers-in-law: Frank Prevort, Bernard Maine and Jim Gerdmann. Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Manitowoc, 818 State St. on Friday, September 14, 2012 from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Burial will take place at a later date in the Neillsville Public Cemetery. There will be no formal funeral services. Online condolences may be expressed at www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com. The family would like to thank the staff of the ER, doctors and nurses of 3 West of the Aurora Medical Center, and the staff of VNA Hospice for the kind and compassionate care given to Mom.Mom will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.