Marilyn Ethel Torgerson
May 11, 2020
Marilyn Ethel Torgerson
Of Pleasant Hill, Iowa
Marilyn Torgerson, age 76, passed away at her home on Monday, May 11, 2020, surrounded by her family. She was born the daughter of Emil and Rosey Bohrer on July 12, 1943 in Jackson County, Missouri. Marilyn loved her family, reading, playing Words with Friends and going for car rides. Above all, she loved giving and receiving hugs. Almost instinctively, hugs were the fee to enter her home.
She is lovingly survived by husband, Donald; daughters, Rebecca (Mike) Hammar, Juanita (James) Spangler and Jennifer (Zach) Baier; grandchildren, Derek, Riley, James, William, Jonathan, Heather and Carrie; 24 loving brothers and sisters; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents; and 10 siblings.
Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m., Monday, May 18, 2020, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street. (Virtual Visitation Link Meeting ID: 806 407 7594 Password: Torgerson) Private funeral service will be held 11 a.m., Tuesday, May 19, 2020, at the funeral home, with burial to follow at Rising Sun Cemetery. (Virtual Service Link Meeting ID: 806 407 7594 Password: Torgerson)
Condolences may be expressed at: www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Kristi
05/18/2020
Much love goes out to each and everyone who knew and was touched by the fun and laughs of Marilyn! She was always the life of the room! I will never forget the time we had with her and the laughs and games! There was and has always been one wonderful person for my uncle and the was Marilyn for sure! He was for her as she was for him! We all will never for her! Love you Auntie Marilyn, love you
Craig Payne (Retired Polk County Building Inspecto
05/17/2020
Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Michael Macias
05/17/2020
The world has lost one of the loveliest persons ever. I will have the fondest of memories hearing her laugh, practical jokes and of course the hugs. RIP Aunt Marilyn, you will be missed. My sincere condolences for your loss. I wish i could be there.
Love, Michael, Tina and Alexis
Judi (Torgerson) Chain
05/16/2020
Don, I am so sorry for your loss!! Marilyn will always be remembered by her kindness and hugs! Big HUGS! Best ever! Big hug and live to you and family! Your sister, Judi
Deb & Derry Meester
05/16/2020
We are so very sorry to hear of the passing of Marilyn aka the HUGGER! She was a very sweet, kind and wonderful person! We are so very sorry for your immense loss! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time! Deb (Torgerson) and Derry Meester