se her children and to take care of her mother in law. Later, after her mother in law passed away, they moved to Le Mars. Marjorie went to work for Aalfs Manufacturing in Le Mars until her retirement. Following retirement, she babysat for many of her grandchildren. In 1999, they moved to Westfield, Iowa. Bill passed away August 22, 2015.Marjorie was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Merrill. Through the years, she enjoyed listening and playing music, especially on her organ and piano. When she was younger, she enjoyed playing her clarinet. She also enjoyed crocheting and doing word search puzzles. Watching "Wheel of Fortune" and "America's Funniest Home Videos" was also an enjoyment for her. But most of all, she loved the times spent with her family, especially her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren.Survivors include her seven children: Perry (Ercilia) Swisher of Le Mars, John Swisher of Westfield, Peggy (Scott) Linstrand of Le Mars, Rockey (Shanna) Swisher of Bolivar, MO, Caroline Gerrietts of Westfield, Tracy (Arlyn) Nissen of Le Mars, and Valerie (Hayden) McInnis of Westfield; 23 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; her brother: Darwin (Marlene) Kots of Sutherland, IA; her sister: Lorna Koel of Madison, SD; her in laws: Leona Kots of Hospers, IA, Opal Hanke of Remsen, IA, Lucille Carlson of Beresford, SD, Sally Grasz of Sioux Falls, SD, and Jeri Swisher of Harlan, IA; and many nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Adrianna Kots; her husband, William 'Bill' Swisher; a granddaughter: Tessa Lynn Swisher; two sons in law: Terry Gerrietts and Bob Sherlock; her siblings: Nelson Kots, Lloyd (Lorraine) Kots, Orville (Ann) Kots, LuVerna (Henry) Kramer, Virgil Kots, Marvin (Dorothy) Kots, and Helen Boyd; and her brother in law: Del Koel. The family would like to thank Hope Davis and the Hospice of Siouxland staff for their care and support. SERVICES Visitation Thursday, May 24, 2018 4:00 PM St. John's Lutheran Church - Merrill 735 5th Street Merrill, Iowa 51038 Get Directions on Google Maps Prayer Service Thursday, May 24, 2018 7:00 PM St. John's Lutheran Church - Merrill 735 5th Street Merrill, Iowa 51038 Get Directions on Google Maps Visitation Friday, May 25, 2018 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM St. John's Lutheran Church - Merrill 735 5th Street Merrill, Iowa 51038 Get Directions on Google Maps Funeral Service Friday, May 25, 2018 2:30 PM St. John's Lutheran Church - Merrill 735 5th Street Merrill, Iowa 51038 Get Directions on Google Maps Interment Friday, May 25, 2018 3:15 PM Hillside Cemetery K42 North of Merrill Merrill, Iowa 51038 Get Directions on Google Maps Reception Friday, May 25, 2018 3:30 PM St. John's Lutheran Church - Merrill 735 5th Street Merrill, Iowa 51038 Get Directions on Google Maps Send Sympathy Card Print Obituary View/Sign Guest Book Create Memorial Website To read the full obituary, please click here: http://www.rexwinkelfh.com/obituary/marjorie-swisher