Marilyn Jean Backhaus (Nee Soderberg) of West Bend, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, March 29, 2016. A Funeral Service will be held at 5:00PM on Monday, April 4, 2016 at The Phillip Funeral Home Chapel (1420 W. Paradise Dr. West Bend, WI) with Pastor David Schoob presiding. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 2:00PM until the time of service. Interment will be at Washington County Memorial Park.