Merylin G. Ferson, 79, of Wilton passed away April 12, 2012, at her home. She was born Jan. 2, 1933, to Charles and Ida (Baldwin) Gordon in Seaton, Ill. Merylin was united in marriage to Gilbert Ferson on Aug. 15, 1949.

She is survived by her children, Gordon Ferson of Denver, Colo., Nancy (Ronnie) Rueckheim of Cashton, Norma (Terry) Robinson of Ontario and James Ferson of Santa Margarita, Calif.; eight grandchildren, Tasha Hyde of Reno, Nev., Lucus (Leigh Oium) Rueckheim of Ontario, Amanda Robinson of Ontario, Cody (Thad) Ludeking of Oakdale, Wis., Kaycee and Beau Ferson of Visalia, Calif., John Robinson of Onalaska, Wis., and Joseph Robinson of Tomah; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert, on May 19, 2005; seven brothers; a sister; and a great-grandchild, Jared Hyde.

The Torkelson Funeral Home is assisting the family with private arrangements. Online condolences are available at www.torkelsonfuneralhome.com.