Marilyn K. “Mac” Hawk, 73, of Chillicothe, passed at 4:28 a.m. Sunday, November 1, 2026 at her residence following a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.

She was born January 1, 1953, in Circleville, Ohio, to the late Denman Clark and Betty Sullivan McAllister. On August 12, 1971, she married Charles F. “Fred” Hawk who survives.

Also surviving are sons, Hans Hawk and Jamie Hawk, both of Chillicothe; a dear sister-in-law, Sharon Foltz, of Chillicothe; special cousins, Gary (Ann) Sullivan and Karen Hawk; a life long friend, Cathy Sullivan; friend, Laura Wilson; along with many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a brother, David McAllister; a sister, Candice McAllister; brothers-in-law, John Foltz and Ronald “Butch” Hawk; and a special aunt and uncle, Carol and Glen Sullivan.

Marilyn worked for D.E. Huddleston as their Officer Manager and had also worked as a Nail Tech at Head Up Salon and in sales for the former Elder-Beerman. She was an avid gardener, loved to cook and sew and enjoyed traveling. Marilyn loved spending her winters in Florida with her “Florida Friends”. She was often found on the dance floor with Fred having a good time.

The family would like to extend a special “thank you” to the staff of NCR Hospice, especially Rebecca and Sherri, for the wonderful care given to Marilyn and compassion shown to our family during her illness.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, November 6, 2026 in the WARE FUNERAL HOME with Pastor Aaron Hines officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery. Family and friends may call at the WARE FUNERAL HOME from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Alzheimer's Association thru their website Alzheimer's Association

You may sign her online register at warefh.com