Marilyn Riley

Marilyn Riley, 85, died Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at Fleur Heights Care Center. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 14, 2008 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon St. with burial at Masonic Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Marilyn was born September 13, 1922 in Lucas, IA to John and Mary Ann Wild. She lived most of her life in the Des Moines area. Marilyn graduated from East High in 1941. She was a homemaker and a gifted painter.
Marilyn is survived by her sister, Mildred Castings; and many nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, David “Fred” Riley and her daughter, Mary Ann Herbig.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Des Moines Art Center or the East High Alumni Association.

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