Marilyn Harju Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Marilyn Harju (Dayton, Minnesota), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 13, 2026 at the age of 86. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Marilyn Harju to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid Marilyn farewell, let us not mourn the absence of her physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of her spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For Marilyn is not truly gone, but merely transformed, her energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Mattonen and Sadie Mattonen; her husband A. Russell; and her brother Donald Mattonen. She is survived by: her children, Scott, Bradley (Judi), Kyle (Kris) and Beth Lind (Jeremy); and her siblings, Shirley Marcotte and Ken Mattonen. She is also survived by 18 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren.
