Marilynn Jean Etzel Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Marilynn Jean Etzel (Marion, Iowa), who passed away on February 12, 2025, at the age of 90, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Elmer Edward and Doris Genave James (Holcomb) of Luke's Hospital; her husband David Etzel of Alburnett; and her brother Lyle James. She is survived by: her children, Lisa, Dana Etzel and Dr. Eric Etzel (Michelle Facer); her grandchildren, Dr. Cassandra Lacher Cleveland (Marcus Cleveland), Nathan Lacher (Amber), Christian Lacher (Casey), Dr. Megan Kavanaugh (Nicholas), Conner Wharff (Ashley Bosko), Madison Etzel and Parker Etzel; and her great grandchildren, Cayden, Hudson, Arthur, Harmonie, Natalie, Augusten, Saige, Paisley, Phineas, Peter, Mia and Jackson.
Memorials may be made in Marilynn's name and directed to either: UnityPoint Hospice, 11333 N.W. Aurora Avenue, Urbandale, Iowa 50322; or Iowa Composer's Forum, Marilynn Etzel Scholarship Fund, C/O Craig Hultgren, 1268 Coon Creek Road, Decorah, Iowa 52101.
