Marilyn Wanous, 72

Published 12:00 am Friday, April 16, 2010

Marilyn Joan Wanous, 72, of Owatonna, died Thursday, April 15, 2010, at Homestead Hospice House.
She was born March 29, 1938, in Owatonna the daughter of Frederick and Vernice (Nelson) Wagner. Marilyn grew up near Claremont and graduated from Claremont High School. She married Luverne Wanous Dec. 26, 1959, at St. Frances De Sales Catholic Church in Claremont. She worked for many years as a secretary at the Claremont High School until staying home to raise her children. Marilyn and her husband farmed together for many years. She worked as a banquet waitress at the Eagle’s and the Western Inn.
Marilyn was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church where she had been active in church guild. She enjoyed wintering in Texas with her husband for many years. She spent a lot of time gardening, cooking and sewing. Marilyn enjoyed hosting family holidays and special gatherings. Time with her family was an especially important part of her life.
She is survived by her husband, Luverne Wanous, of Owatonna; daughters: Debra (and Ray) Hanks of Waseca, Jane (and Joe) Spatenka of Owatonna, Mary Ann Wanous of Owatonna and Nancy (and Bryan) Vroman of Owatonna; grandchildren: Steven (and fianceé Jessica) Hanks, Andrew (and special friend Chelsea) Hanks, Kyle Hanks, Trent Spatenka, Vanessa (and Justin) Johnson, Tyler Vroman; great-granddaughter, Kylee Rae Hanks; brother, Norman (and Ann) Wagner of Charlotte, N.C.; sister, Jean Wagner of Rochester and nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Visitation will be at Michaelson Funeral Home on Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m. and at St. Joseph Catholic Church on Monday from 10 to 11 a.m. Funeral services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church with The Rev. Edward McGrath officiating. Interment will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Owatonna.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the American Diabetes Foundation, American Heart Association, American Cancer Society or Homestead Hospice House.

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