Marilyn K. Silker

Marilyn K. Silker, age 82, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at University Hospitals & Clinics in Iowa City.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Monday, July 20, 2020 at the Phillips Funeral Home Chapel (212 E. 6th Street) Vinton, with Rev. Kurt Brubaker officiating. Interment will be held at Oak Shade Cemetery in Marion. Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM until 12:45 PM also at the funeral home on Monday. A memorial fund has been established.

Due to COVID 19 concerns, face coverings will be worn for visitation and the funeral service.

Marilyn was born on August 22, 1937 in Rockford, IA, the daughter of Walter and Lillian (Linercamp) Gruber. Marilyn was united in marriage to Kenneth "Ken" Silker on July 22,1973 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua.

Marilyn worked as a grain buyer at ADM in Cedar Rapids for 24 years. She was an active member of the George G. Luckey American Legion Auxiliary, where she enjoyed making poppy sprays for veterans. She & Ken enjoyed traveling and tending her flowers and garden on their acreage.

She is survived by her husband Ken; children, Jim (Penny) Zielstorf of Garwin, Roger Zielstorf of Davenport, Jeff (Amy) Silker of Oelwein, Mike Silker of Cedar Rapids; 23 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; 4 great-great grandchildren; and two sisters, Marlys Andrews of Kalona, IL and Marian Stuffelbeam of Rockford, IA.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her great-great grandson; and her sister Mary Miller.

Online condolences www.phillipsfuneralhomes.com

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du July 16, 2020, 1:34 pm marilyn will be greatly missed she would allways give me a big hug at the fish frys she like giving me a jokely good time i would do the same to her She will be greatly missed Rest in peace marilyn

SD July 16, 2020, 3:02 pm I always looked forward to visiting with her. She always had a smile and made you feel welcome. She was a kind,caring person who would help you if you needed anything. I will miss her.

B&CWC July 16, 2020, 7:05 pm We were so shocked to hear about Marilyn.
We are sending our deepest Sympathy and prayers for all! God’s Blessing on you!

CLHD July 16, 2020, 7:47 pm My heart sunk when I read this on face book our thoughts and prayers are with you Ken (Hot) and family .

Mrs Marilyn is a wonderful woman and will be missed deeply.
RIP my friend.

L&SD July 17, 2020, 1:48 pm Our deepest sympathy goes out to you Ken and to your family for this sudden loss of Marilyn. She will so be missed by many, and we will remember her always. Keep the good memories of her Ken, in your heart always. Love to you, Larry & Sandy Driscol

M&RG July 17, 2020, 3:24 pm We were so surprised and saddened to see that Marilyn had passed away. Enjoyed the conversations with her in May. Our condolences, Ken. We keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

JK July 18, 2020, 12:58 pm Marilyn beautiful smile and quick whit will be missed. Our condolences Ken.

HW July 21, 2020, 3:49 pm Such a wonderful lady, always had a good time working concessions with her at bingo for the legion!
May your wonderful memories help you through this, much love!

B&CG July 27, 2020, 1:46 pm We just learned of Marilyn's passing and regret we couldn't be there for you. God Bless you and your family.

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