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Obituary

Marilyn Ann Gorham passed peacefully at her home Friday, September 23, 2022. She is survived and lovingly remembered by four children (son Gary, daughter Mary, son Maxwell, and son Michael), one daughter-in-law (Debbie), six grandchildren (Michael, Ashley, Arianna, Nate, Liam, and Brian), one great grandchild (Nicolas), and youngest sibling (Joy).

Marilyn was born in 1931 Ames, IA, grew up in De Kalb, IL, and graduated H.S. in California. A pioneer and entrepreneur, Marilyn would own …

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Our Sincere Condolences to Marilyns Family

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Marilyn didn’t suffer fools gladly but she did manage to suffer this fool. 

She was a fine human being. I will miss her …

Marilyn didn’t suffer fools gladly but she did manage to suffer this fool. 

She was a fine human bei…

Marilyn didn’t suffer fools gladly but she did manage to suffer …

I’ll never forget her taking us to school every morning with her stop sign road rage, always yelling up the stairs that…
I’ll never forget her taking us to school every morning with her stop sign road rage, always yellin…
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Marilyn, was my step- mom. She was an amazing woman and I miss her everyday.  My father loved her.❤️ Rest in peace Ma. …
Marilyn, was my step- mom. She was an amazing woman and I miss her everyday.  My father loved her.❤…
Marilyn, was my step- mom. She was an amazing woman and I miss h…

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Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness

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What were Marilyn's favorite foods?
Liver & Onions, Cottage Cheese, BBQ Pork Ribs.
Liver & Onions, Cottage Cheese, BBQ Pork Ribs.
Liver & Onions, Cottage Cheese, BBQ Pork Ribs.

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Born

March 31st, 1931
Ames, IA
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Moved

1940
De Kalb, IL
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Graduated from high school

1949
California

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Cremation

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