Marilyn Demers

Marilyn Demers, age 91, of Storm Lake, Iowa died Friday, November 17, 2023 at Methodist Manor in Storm Lake. Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Storm Lake. Burial will be in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will take place Monday, November 20, 2023 from 4:30-8:00 p.m. with Prayer Vigil at 7:00 p.m. and Rosary to follow, all at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of arrangements. On May 18, 1932, Marilyn Jean Berry was born to Michael and Ruth (Cooney) Berry in Fort Dodge, Iowa. She attended school in Cherokee, Iowa, graduating in 1950. Marilyn was baptized and celebrated her first communion in the Catholic Faith. She also served on the church guild at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Storm Lake where she was a faithful member. Marilyn met the love of her life, Robert F. Demers at the Cobblestone in Storm Lake. On August 26, 1952, they were united in marriage at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Cherokee. Marilyn and Robert were blessed with seven children: Mary, Dianne, Sue, Carol, Steve, Joanne, and Ron. Marilyn felt that raising her seven children was the “best job in the world”. Marilyn was an excellent hostess and cook. She brought joy and laughter to the people around her and had a witty spirit. Marilyn was gifted at rhyming and wrote beautiful poetry. She enjoyed playing cards and cheering on the Iowa Hawkeyes. Marilyn especially loved golf and playing board games, especially Aggravation. More than anything, Marilyn treasured the time she spent with family. She could be found faithfully attending her children and grandchildren’s various activities. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Left to cherish Marilyn’s memory include her children: Sue (Marion) Gibbins of Storm Lake, Iowa; Carol Demers of Storm Lake, Iowa; Steve Demers of Storm Lake, Iowa; Joanne (Robert) Sippel of Lombard, Illinois; Ron (Katie) Demers of Sioux City, Iowa; son-in-law: David (Lisa) Leonard; 21 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents: Michael and Ruth Berry; beloved husband: Robert Demers; daughters: Mary Schmitt; Dianne Leonard; grandson: Alex W. Gibbins; son-in-law: Lenard Schmitt; brothers: Jack; Chuck; Dick; Skeek; Bill; and sister: Eleanor Berry.

Marilyn Demers

May 18, 1932 - November 17, 2023