Marilyn Elizabeth Bryant

Marilyn E. Bryant, age 91, of Storm Lake, Iowa died Saturday, May 27, 2017 at the Buena Vista Regional Medical Center in Storm Lake. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Storm Lake. Burial will follow in the Buena Vista Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 30, 2017 from 4-7:00 p.m. with a rosary at 4:00 p.m. and a vigil service at 5:30 p.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Buena Vista Regional Medical Center Foundation Nursing Scholarship in Marilyn’s name. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements. Marilyn Elizabeth Cullivan was born November 16, 1925 in Timewell, Illinois, the daughter of George Edward and Ruth Elizabeth (Keith) Cullivan. Marilyn was baptized as an infant and later confirmed at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Mt. Sterling, Illinois. She attended school at St. Mary’s Catholic School in Mt. Sterling where she graduated in 1945. Marilyn continued her education at St. Mary’s Hospital School of Nursing in Quincy, Illinois, graduating with her diploma in nursing in 1948. On November 24, 1951, Marilyn was united in marriage to Dodd Bryant in Bushnell, Illinois. Together, they were blessed with seven children: Dorna, Steve, Ruth, Liz, Charlie, Sarah, and Margie. Marilyn was not only a dedicated homemaker, wife, and mother. She worked as a Registered Nurse at Buena Vista Hospital, Marilyn retired from the hospital in 1980. Marilyn was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Storm Lake and is a past president of the St. Mary’s Guild and choir member. Throughout her life, Marilyn enjoyed her children: living on the farm in Browning Illinois, watching the town teams practice baseball on the farm while snapping beans with the mom's, supervising the kids while they were riding their pony or wading in the creek on the farm, sledding down the snowy hill in the winter, vacationing in Ireland, with her husband, Dodd and daughter Ruth (and Dennis), and exploring Rome with Dodd and daughter Liz. She made many memories on a family excursion on a naval vessel with Charlie, Steve, and his wife, ElJean. Marilyn was a dedicated fan of her children’s sports, special events and unique talents: Margie’s swimming and basketball, Dorna’s piano playing, Sarah’s craftsmanship and artistry and Charlie’s humor and success in the band. Marilyn loved being a “Grammy” to Sammie, Chloe, and Max LaLone. Most of all, she will be remembered as a fun and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. Marilyn will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Those left to cherish her memory include her children: Dorna Hoft of Dixon, Illinois; Steve (ElJean) of Buford, Georgia; Ruth Bryant of Spokane, Washington; Liz Stough of Storm Lake, Iowa; grandchildren: Erik (Diana), Liza (Dan), and Sara; Nathan (Lisa), Seth, and Carie (Dennis); Curtis Goldin; Alycia (Jared), Melinda (Andrew), and Veronica (Hunter); Mike and Charlie; Andrea and Alex; great grandchildren: Hannah and Samuel Krocheski; Olivia and Hunter Hoft; Trevor and Mackenzie Hoft; Kaylee, Leland, Kendyl and Lucas; Emma, Grace, and Erik Quinn Stough; Aryanna Swanson; adopted family: Mishelle and Gary LaLone and “Grammy” to their children Max, Sammie and Chloe all of Storm Lake, Iowa; extended family and friends. Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dodd; daughters, Margie Goldin and Sarah Petersen; son, Charlie Bryant; grandson, Michael Goldin; and brothers: Ed, George, and Gene Cullivan.

Marilyn Elizabeth Bryant

November 16, 1925 - May 27, 2017