Marilyn J. Short, age 78 years, of Archbold, passed away early Tuesday morning, December 16, 2014, at Fairlawn Haven Nursing Home in Archbold. She was born June 20, 1936, at Montpelier, the daughter of Daniel "Digger" and Marjory (Werder) Wyse. She graduated from Stryker High School in 1954, and married Gerald D. Short on August 21, 1955. A lifetime resident of the Archbold area, she, with her husband operated a restaurant at Yoder & Frey, the former Village Kitchen in West Unity, and Short Catering for 13 years retiring in 1980. She was a volunteer for Mennonite Central Committee. She enjoyed quilting, and spending time with her family. She was a member of the Archbold Evangelical Church, and Central Christian Church in Brownsville, Texas. She is survived by her husband, Gerald; two children, Sherri (Andrew) Brodbeck of Archbold, and Kerri Short of Stryker; two grandsons, Kyle (Tara) Brodbeck of Archbold, and Kurt (Brooke) Brodbeck of Noblesville, IN; 4 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Martha Wyse of Archbold, and Carol "Doll" (Paul) Stuckey of West Unity. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Roger Wyse; and sister, Marlene Beck. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday at 11 AM at Archbold Evangelical Church with Pastors Jesse Kahler and Kurt Brodbeck officiating. Interment will be private in the Lockport Cemetery.