Marilyn Jane Martin, 81, formally of Chariton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 9, 2013, at Montrose Nursing Center.
Marilyn was born on February 26 1932 at home in Russell, Iowa to Clell (Sonny) and Ruth (Russell) Hawk.
She graduated from Chariton High School and Iowa School of Beauty in Des Moines.
On July 5, 1953 Marilyn was united in marriage to LaVerne (Sarg) Martin of Derby in Chariton. To this union, they were blessed with two daughters, Kim and Kelly, and two sons, Roger and Brian. Marilyn was an Air Force wife, living in Omaha, Guam, Massachusetts, Germany, Washington, D.C., Florida, and Colorado; giving birth to Kim in Omaha, Roger in Guam, Brian in Massachusetts, and Kelly in Germany. She moved her family many times from coast to coast and country to country before coming back home to Chariton. She worked at Hy-Vee, collected blue glass, loved auctions and hosted many family gatherings. She was a very loving and caring person, readily making long lasting friendships everywhere she went.
Proceeding Marilyn in her death were her parents, her husband LaVerne (Sarg), her daughter Kim, her brothers Gary Hawk and Jack Hawk.
Marilyn is survived by sons Roger of Montrose, Brian of Chariton, and daughter Kelly of Des Moines, sister Patty Carson of Illinois, brother Jim (Chickenhawk) Hawk of Williamson, grandchildren; Derek, Hilary, Amber, Quinn, Shadee, Trinity, and Zachary and great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins,
friends and her beloved dog Duchess.
Visitation: 1:00-2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 11, 2013
Fielding Funeral Homes
Chariton, IA
Service: 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 11, 2013
Fielding Funeral Homes
Chariton, IA
Interment: No Burial Planned
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