"Always in our hearts, God bless and keep you."
In loving memory of
Marilyn Elizabeth Wagenbach
August 1, 1931 - December 16, 2014
Mrs. Marilyn Elizabeth Wagenbach, 83, of rural Burlington died Tuesday, December 16, 2014, at Great River Medical Center Hospice House in West Burlington.
Born August 1, 1931 in Copley, Ohio, she was the daughter of Clarence and Mabelle (Dockus) Graf. On November 27, 1952 she married John H. Wagenbach Jr. in Pasadena, California.
Mrs. Wagenbach was a homemaker. She was a member of the Oakville-Mediapolis Apostolic Christian Church in Mediapolis. She enjoyed reading, jigsaw puzzles, and babysitting her grandchildren. Marilyn dearly loved each one of her church family, regardless of age. She frequently shared this through handwritten notes, phone conversations and her caring smile. Her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren were precious to her and she was able to truly enjoy this past Thanksgiving with her entire family in attendance. Survivors include her husband of 62 years, John H. Wagenbach Jr. of rural Burlington; one son, David (Charlene) Wagenbach; four daughters, Beth (Kent) Steffen of Congerville, Illinois, Jerilyn (Joe) Yackley of Taylor, Missouri, Heidi (Nathan) Larson of Sperry and Mary (Tom) Lanz of Oakville; 16 grandchildren; six great grandchildren; three brothers, Clarence Graf of Pasadena, California, Virgil (Marilyn) Graf of Temple City, California and Dale Graf of Peoria, Illinois; one sister, Lucy Griffith of Rocklin, California; one brother-in-law, Bob Crockett of California; several of her husband's siblings and their spouses and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins for whom she felt a special affection.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Edwin and David Graf and two sisters, Judy and Doris.
The family will receive friends from 5 until 8 p.m. Thursday, December 18th, at Lunning Chapel and from 9 until 9:45 a.m. Friday, December 19th, at Oakville-Mediapolis Apostolic Christian Church.
The funeral service for Mrs. Wagenbach will be 10 a.m. Friday, December 19th, at Oakville-Mediapolis Apostolic Christian Church with the Ministers of the Church officiating. Interment will be at Apostolic Christian Church Cemetery at Oakville.
Memorials have been established for Great River Medical Center Hospice House and Apostolic Christian Skylines Nursing Home in Peoria, Illinois.
Tributes
"Sorry we could not be there for the funeral, but we will have fond memories of your Mom and wife. She always had a smile! With our special thoughts and prayers--Gary & Ev Endress"
"I grew up with Beth and your mom and dad from kindergarten on. I remember your mom and dad who were always interested in Beth's classmates and even popped in on some class reunions to catch up on our lives. How special is that to feel so close and loving of your children and their friends. So sorry to hear the news too late to be there for you, Beth, Jerilynn and the rest of the family. You have my condolences. Janice Frownfelter Jensen"
"You are all in our thoughts and prayers today as you say good-bye to your mother and grandmother. We would have liked to have been there for the funeral. Your mom was always so kind and welcoming during our visits to Oakville church. We have great memories of her. "
"I first met Marilyn in California in 1949. She was a beautiful teenager. When she married Johnny and moved back to Iowa they were neighbors and our oldest three children were the same ages. We have great memories of those times. Our sincere sympathy to Johnny and the family."
"Thinking of all of you. What a loving gracious lady."
"Marilyn was such a good, good friend to my parents, Bill & Betty Denny. Both her and John took such good care of them on "the farm" and later, when they became ill Marilyn was there with a meal, a smile and always saying something to make them laugh. You will be missed, Marilyn. Say "Hi!" to Mom & Dad for me, ok? Our thoughts & prayers to you, John and children. Your wife/mother was certainly one-of-a-kind!"
"I always enjoyed visiting with Marilyn when we were back in southeast Iowa. We send our sympathy to you, Johnny, and to your children and grandchildren."
"Marilyn was very special to me, especially when my husband Bill was killed. She reached out to me in so many ways. My memories of time spent with her will not be forgotten. My sympathy goes out to all of you and my tears are many at this time. God will be with you and carry you through this loss, as well as He does all of our sorrows and pain. Thank you for being such a caring family! In Christian Love, Phyllis Knobloch"
"Our deepest sympathy to all the family, With our prayers, Lyle and Betty Stahl, Wyoming, IL"