Marilyn Adeline Larson

Marilyn Adeline Larson

Marilyn Larson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Burnham-Wood-Grau Funeral Home & Cremation Services - West Union on Sep. 19, 2025.

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Marilyn Larson, 94 of Marion, Iowa, formerly of West Union, Iowa, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2025 at St. Lukes Transitional Care Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Marilyn was born in West Union, Iowa. In 1950 she was united in marriage to Wayne Larson at Zion Lutheran Church. To this union four beautiful children were born.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Marlene (Dennis) Julius, Connie (Bob) Tierney and Deanna (Ron) Mormann, son, Jeff (Cindy) Larson, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nephews and nieces.

Preceding Marilyn in death were her husband, Wayne; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Felix Grafenberg; sisters, Shirley (Balz) Kamm and Janice (James) Corkery.

A private family graveside service was held at the West Union City Cemetery.

Burnham-Wood-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of West Union, Iowa is assisting the family with services.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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