Marilyn J. Gardner Obituary
In loving memory of Marilyn J. Gardner (West Point, Iowa), who departed this world on April 7, 2026 at the age of 88. Marilyn leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Marilyn had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Marilyn may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Edward V. Weber and Bernice R. Weber (Behner); her brothers, Wes and Dean Weber; and her husbands, Nolan Laird and Jack H. Gardner.
She is survived by: her siblings, Gene Weber, Gerri Lane (Ken) and Berni Munson (Loren); and her sister-in-law Kathy Weber. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Memorials can be made in her memory to any of the following: Argyle Presbyterian Church, Cowboy Country Church in Wayland, Missouri, Argyle Boosters, or Central Lee School (ACES) Academic Competition and Endowment Support Foundation and can be mailed to the family at: Schmitz Funeral Home, P.O. Box 56, Donnellson, Iowa 52625.
