Marilyn A. Prall

MARILYN A. PRALL

Marilyn A. Prall, 82, a long-time resident of Atlantic, passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2014, at Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn, Iowa.
Marilyn Annette Myers, the daughter of Ray Clark and Teckla Myrle Vedane Myers, was born August 12, 1932, in Atlantic, Iowa. She grew up south of Atlantic on the farm, one mile east of the Fletcher Chapel Corner. Band was a particular joy for her in high school and she graduated from Atlantic High School in 1949. She attended two years at Simpson College and was later employed by Bankers Life as a secretary, while living in Des Moines.
She and Donald D. Prall wrote letters back and forth and were married, March 8, 1959, at the First United Methodist Church in Atlantic. They also lived in the community of the Fletcher Chapel area.
Marilyn was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Esther Circle of United Methodist Women, and Eastern Star. To keep music as a part of her life she was a member of the bell choir at church. She spent numerous hours volunteering for the Cass County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and as a 4-H Leader. Marilyn was active in the neighborhood club known as the Women's Country Club. For over 50 years, Don and Marilyn enjoyed playing Pinochle with seven other couples who had married and raised families with them. Marilyn loved writing letters and Christmas cards to everyone dear, whether nearby or as far away as Europe. She was also known for her Holiday decorating. Marilyn's greatest joy was her children and grandchildren.
Marilyn is survived by her son, Alan (Cheryl) Prall of Dallas Center, IA, and their children, Jonathan of Iowa City, IA, and Beth and Michaela of Dallas Center, IA; daughter Pam (Randy) Wurster of Sioux City, IA, and their children, Kelsey and Ashley of Sioux City; sister, Marcy (Ron) Helms of Newton, IA; and nieces and nephews, Nancy (Hans) Neumann & family of Boulder, CO, Tom (Patty) Wright and family of Minneapolis, MN, Joel (Leslie) Wright of Newton, IA, and Mary (Gary) Henry and son of Dallas, TX.
She is preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Don, who passed away December 1, 2013.
Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with the family present from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, September 18, 2014, at Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic.
Funeral services will be Friday, September 19, 2014, at 10:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Atlantic with Reverend Lanette Plambeck officiating. Immediately following the funeral service a luncheon will be held in the fellowship hall.
Committal services will be held at the Atlantic Cemetery, following the lunch.
Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church in Atlantic.
The Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic is caring for Marilyn's family and the arrangements. Condolences for the family may be left on their website at www.rolandfuneralservice.com.

IN REMEMBRANCE OF

Marilyn A. Prall

BORN
August 12, 1932
Atlantic, Iowa

ENTERED INTO REST
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
At the age of
82 years, 1 month, 5 days
Elk Horn, Iowa

FUNERAL SERVICE
10:00 A.M., Friday, September 19, 2014
First United Methodist Church - Atlantic, Iowa

OFFICIANT
Reverend Lanette Plambeck

CONGREGATIONAL HYMNS
“In the Garden”
“How Great Thou Art”

SPECIAL MUSIC
“When I Get Where I Am Going”
Jessica Parkison and Mike Jacobsen

CASKET BEARERS
Chad Comes
Donnie Drennan
Jeff Johnson
Steve Wallingford
Steve Green
Chuck Ehen
Mike Jacobsen
Dale Retallic

HONORARY CASKETBEARERS
Fred Knop
Glen Ohms
Jack Denne
Howard Paulsen
Howard Anderson
Dale Ferguson
Calvin Knop

FLOWER COMMITTEE
Jack and Eileen Denne
Dale and Phyllis Ferguson

INTERMENT
Atlantic Cemetery
Atlantic, Iowa