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Marilyn Neely Obituary

Marilyn Joan Neely, age 96, longtime resident of Iowa City, died of natural causes Monday, December 2, 2024, in Iowa City. Marilyn was born March 31, 1928, and raised in Renwick, Iowa. A memorial service and reception will be held at Melrose Meadows (350 Dublin Drive, Iowa City, Iowa), Saturday, January 4, 1-3 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church or the Neely Graduate Fellowship in Creative Writing, supporting outstanding women writers in the University of Iowa Writers Workshop. For a complete obituary, to share a thought, memory or condolence with Marilyn's family please visit Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service website at www.gayandciha.com.

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Published by The Gazette on Dec. 6, 2024.

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Jane Foster

December 6, 2024

I was very fortunate to marry into the Renwick families. My husband, Jim, and Marilyn ( Bunny) grew up like brother and sister. She was always beautiful, smart and loving and had a family that adored her. What a gift to have her in our lives.

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