Marilyn A. Dwyer, 81

Marilyn A. Dwyer

North Mankato Marilyn Ann Dwyer, age 81, of North Mankato died Friday Feb. 15, 2019 at Monarch Meadows in North Mankato.

Funeral service were held Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in North Mankato. Burial was at Calvary Cemetery in Mankato. Northview North Mankato Mortuary in charge of arrangements.

Marilyn was born Aug. 13, 1937 in Mankato, to Frederick and Rosina (Dallmann) Becker. She graduated from Nicollet High School. Marilyn was united in marriage to Joseph Dwyer on Oct. 27, 1962 in Mankato. While raising their family in Winnebago, Marilyn was a scout and brownie leader and enjoyed bridge club and bowling with friends. After moving to Mankato, she became a regular shopper at Herberger’s and volunteered at her children’s school. Marilyn enjoyed summers at the lake with family and especially loved spending time with her grandchildren.

Marilyn is survived by her husband, Joseph, of North Mankato; two children, Michael (Vicky) Dwyer, of New Hope, and Lynn (Craig) Willmert, of Savage; son-in-law, Mark Stavros, of Shakopee; seven grandchildren, Nate and Zach Dwyer, Meghan and Ben Stavros, Nick, Molly and Jack Willmert; two sisters, Jane (Don) Madsen, Diane Pipping; nieces and nephews.

Marilyn was welcomed in heaven by her daughter, Michelle, parents and two brothers.