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Marilyn ROBINSON Obituary

Age 69 Passed away at home on March 29, 2023, after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her parents Francois and Don Jackson, and is survived by her sister Susan, her beloved life partner of over 30 years, Daniel Spiegel, and many other family members and friends. Marilyn was an award-winning mystery author writing under the pen name, Marilyn Jax. She will be interred at Lakewood Cemetery in a private burial ceremony. A celebration of her life will be planned for later in the summer 2023. Plans for establishing a scholarship at Bethel University in Marilyn's name are underway.

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Published by Pioneer Press on Apr. 30, 2023.

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Trudy (Watson) Hinrichs

November 16, 2025

Thinking of my dear friend Marilyn today (11-16-25) on what would have been her 72nd birthday! Happy Heavenly Birthday to my long-time friend. Sure do miss and think of Marilyn. Prayers for Dan Spiegel her beloved soul mate.

Barbara Wessman

June 16, 2023

My deepest sympathy for the loss of an extraordinary woman. Marilyn was my roommate in our sophomore year at Bethel. We connected a handful of times in the past 30 years. Please let me know when you have a memorial service for her. Thank you.

Daniel Spiegel

May 11, 2023

I am my beloved and my beloved is mine. (Song of King Solomon). Our mutual Love transcends all time. Hashem is our witness for all things for eternity. Love Your "Guy".

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