Marilyn Dillon

Marilyn Ann Dillon, 74, passed away Sunday, January 27, 2019 at Mercy Westlakes in West Des Moines.

Marilyn was born June 30, 1944 in Indianapolis, Indiana. She received her bachelor’s degree in English from Grandview University in 1987. She worked as an Academic Advisor for Grandview University and Iowa State University, from where she retired. She remained heavily involved in Grandview University activities, maintaining lifelong friendships she forged there. Marilyn’s greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren. She attended Lutheran Church of Hope in West Des Moines. She enjoyed listening to music and was a talented pianist. Her hobbies included crafts, reading, gardening, and playing tennis. Her employment afforded her the opportunity to work with many students, all of whom she loved. She also loved spoiling all her pet cats.

Marilyn is survived by her children, Jeremy (Nicole Irvin) Mendenhall, Dave (Jennifer) Mendenhall, and Melody Mendenhall; brothers, Donald (Nancy) Dillon and Michael (Julie) Dillon; grandchildren, Justin Mendenhall, Savannah Mendenhall, Madison Mendenhall, Hailey Mendenhall, and Sam Harper; many other extended family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her brothers, Robert, Bud and Bill Dillon and her mother, Opal Rosier.

There will be a visitation on Saturday, February 2, 2019, at Lutheran Church of Hope, Waukee location, 305 NE Dartmoor Dr, Waukee from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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