Obituary of Marilyn Joan Hansen

Marilyn Joan Hansen, the daughter of Merlin Melvin and Mary Ann (Tool) Morris, was born June 10, 1935, in Jasper County, Iowa.  She attended Rushville #6 and graduated from the Kellogg high School with the class of 1953.

On November 4, 1956, Marilyn was united in marriage with Al Hansen at the Kellogg United Methodist Church.  Marilyn worked at the Maytag Company in the mailroom and darkroom.  Once she and Al started their family, Marilyn stayed home and did daycare until her five daughters were raised.  She then worked for Kmart for several years and enjoyed her ladies and coworkers at Rock Communications.  Marilyn was a member of the Kellogg United Methodist Church.

Marilyn died on Monday, November 21, 2022, at Park Centre, Garden View in Newton, Iowa.  She was 87 years old.  Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Al, on August 22, 2011; a son-in-law, Howard Feinstein; and her brothers, Marlow Morris in infancy and Melvin Morris.

Those left to honor Mariyn’s memory include her daughters, Brenda Feinstein of Evanston, IL, Teresa (Randy) Ray of Newton, IA, Sara Stepanek (Denny Sjaardema) of Newton, IA, Tammy (Rod) Farver of Newton, IA, Terry Umbarger (Larry Ryan) of Newton, IA; her ten grandchildren; her eleven great grandchildren (with one on the way); her sisters, Marcia Goodrich of Newton, IA and Marvel (Russ) Johnson of San Angelo, TX; and her brother, Marvin Morris of Newton, IA.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 am, Monday, November 28, 2022, at the Kellogg United Methodist Church.  The family will greet friends from 4:00 until 6:00 pm, Sunday, November 27, 2022, at the Kellogg United Methodist Church.  Memorials may be designated in Marilyn’s memory to the Kellogg United Methodist Church and may be left at the church or at Pence ~ Reese Funeral Home.