Marilynn Eileen Houser

Marilynn Houser, 95, of rural Carson, passed away on November 17, 2014 at the Oakland Manor in Oakland. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, November 21, 2014 at the Macedonia United Methodist Church in Macedonia, Iowa with interment in the Macedonia Cemetery. Visitation will be on Thursday, November 20, 2014 at the Loess Hills Funeral Home in Carson, Iowa, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Memorials: Directed to the family

Marilynn Eileen Houser, one of two children of Cecil Lorraine (Pilling) and James Otto Henry, was born on November 10, 1919 in Carson, Iowa. She graduated in 1936 from the Macedonia Consolidated High School in Macedonia, Iowa.

Marilynn and Merrill Jacob Houser were united in marriage on June 8, 1941 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Merrill was soon drafted in the United States Army and served in Europe during World War II. Following his discharge, he opened an electrical repair shop in Macedonia and the couple eventually settled on his parents' farm between Carson and Macedonia. Their marriage was blessed with five sons, Hubert Merrill, Darrell Henry, Kent Jacob, Melvyn James, and Lewis Lynn.

Marilynn had a kind heart, a gentle smile, and lived to love and care for others. She enjoyed working crossword puzzles and reading. Marilynn loved spending time with her family, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, who were her pride and joy.

Marilynn and Merrill were married 69 years when Merrill died on December 21, 2010 at the Oakland Manor in Oakland, Iowa.

Marilynn passed away at the Oakland Manor on November 17, 2014 at the age of 95 years and 7 days. In addition to her beloved husband, she was also preceded in death by her parents; and earlier this month, her brother James W. Henry.

Marilynn is survived by her sons, Hubert Houser and wife Paula, Darrell Houser and wife Marsha, Melvyn Houser and wife LaRue, all of Carson, Kent Houser and wife Marlene of Wichita, KS, and Lewis Houser and wife Joan of Henderson, IA; 16 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; other relatives and a host of neighbors and friends.