Marilyn Jane (Ball) Galloway

Marilyn (Mrs. Russell) Galloway, 68, of Grand Mound, Iowa, died Friday, September 16, 2016, in her home.

Mrs. Galloway, the former Marilyn Jane Ball was born December 13, 1947, in Clinton to Dr. Dale and Eleanor (Maver) Ball of DeWitt.  She was a graduate of Central Community High School in DeWitt.  On January 11, 1966, Marilyn married Russell E. Galloway in Maquoketa.  She was employed at Central Community High School, St. Ambrose University, Davenport and Total Realty, DeWitt.  She served as Clerk for the City of Grand Mound for over 20 years until retirement.

Marilyn was a member of Wapsi Oaks Country Club and as an avid reader, the Book & Wine Book Club.  She adored her grandchildren and treasured the time she spent with them.  Marilyn enjoyed the winter home that she and Russ established in Mission, Texas.  Without hesitation, her favorite holiday was the 4th of July, a time spent with family and friends enjoying the day and the fireworks.  

Surviving are her husband Russ; a son and his wife, Dennis and Gwen Galloway of Grand Mound; a daughter and her husband, Donna and Greg Layton of Rochester, Minnesota; grandchildren, Alex Galloway, Makena Layton and Kyra Layton; sisters, Marjorie (Stanley) Rock of Grand Mound, Virginia (Robert) Mangelsen of Clinton and Sarah Ball of Urbandale; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Darlene Simmons, Earl “Dude” and Joan Galloway, Jerry and Barb Wirth, Don and Janet Galloway, Larry and Pat Galloway, Roger and Linda Galloway, Barb and Ken Schroeder, Al and Pam Galloway, Jim and Bev Galloway, Marcia and Ron Barten, Linda Miller, Merwyn Hasenmiller and Carol Galloway;  a multitude of nieces, nephews and extended family.

Preceding Marilyn in death were her parents; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Harold and Earline Galloway and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Rhea Hasenmiller, Dwain Galloway, Geff and Helma Galloway and Ken Simmons.

The family will receive relatives and friends at Schultz Funeral Home, Grand Mound from 3:00 until 7:00 p.m. Monday, September 19, 2016.   A service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 20, 2016 in the funeral home.  Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Grand Mound.  A memorial fund has been established.

Pallbearers will be Scott Galloway, Erik Mangelsen, Adam Mangelsen, William Rock, Will Lackermann and James Henderkott.

Condolences may be expressed and a photo tribute viewed at www.schultzfuneralhomes.com.

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