Marilyn Moberg

Marilyn Alice Moberg was born November 10, 1931 in Bloomington, IN to Ralph and Hazel (Caldwell) Robinson. Following her graduation from high school, she attended Iowa Success Business College, moved to Des Moines at age 19, and was employed by Allis Chalmers Branch Office. In 1955, she married Dean Moberg. Marilyn was employed as a Claims Analyst for Principal Financial for 20 years. She was a member of Epworth United Methodist Church since 1971 and was very active in the church. Music was Marilyn’s passion and she enjoyed singing in the church choir, listening to jazz and big band swing music.

Marilyn passed away peacefully under hospice care surrounded by her family on Monday, October 7, 2019 at the age of 87.

She is survived by her children, Steven (Maria) Moberg, Julie (Jeff) Cartwright, and Matthew (Carol) Moberg; three grandsons, Jake, Eric, and Dean; great-grandchildren, Hendrix, Cruz, Anniston, and Adley; and many other extended family and friends.

Marilyn was preceded in death by her husband, Dean Moberg; parents, Ralph and Hazel Robinson; and her siblings, Lois Ann and Dale.

Visitation and viewing will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., Sunday, October 13, 2019 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Cremation will occur. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, October 14, 2019 at Epworth United Methodist Church, 412 Euclid Avenue, Des Moines, followed by burial of her urn at Laurel Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to Epworth UMC in loving memory of Marilyn.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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