Address
Locke on 4th
1519 W 4th St.
Waterloo, IA 50702
Marilyn F. Walker, 87, formerly of rural Waterloo, died Monday, April 27, 2026, at the Denver Sunset Home in Denver, IA, of congestive heart failure. She was born July 11, 1938, to Charlie and Bessie (Duda) Klenk at their farm home in Poweshiek County, Iowa. She was a graduate of Chelsea High School. On August 1, 1956, she was married to Alan R. Walker at her parents’ farm.
As a young girl, she chose Jesus as her friend and guide in life, and stayed committed to that choice, as well as taking an active part in her fellowship group.
She joined Alan in a lifelong career of farming, being involved in both field work and livestock. Their home was on Bennington Road, Waterloo, until moving to Willow Winds, Denver, IA, in February 2024. Alan died April 7, 2024.
Marilyn is survived by 3 children, John (Ginna) Walker of Waterloo, Mark (Karen) Walker of Scottsdale, AZ, and Kristi (Bruce) Bullick of Lubbock, TX, 8 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and one expected, 4 sisters, Doris Klenk and Carol (Harry) Black of Cedar Falls, Jeanne VanLoon of Ankeny, Janet Klenk of ND, one sister-in-law, Janene Klenk of Toledo, several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and a special cousin, Allan Plesek, of Brooklyn. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alan, brothers Carl and David Klenk, sister-in-law Barbara Eicher and husband Henry, in-laws Donna Klenk and Ivan VanLoon.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00AM on May 9, 2026, at Locke at Tower Park, 4140 Kimball Ave, with visitation one hour prior to the service. A reception will follow at the funeral home followed by burial in Garden of Memories cemetery. Instead of flowers the family suggests taking a friend or loved one to dinner, or memorials may be directed to Willow Winds or Denver Sunset Home in Denver, IA. Locke at Tower Park is assisting the family. 319-233-3146.
Memorial Service
May 9, 2026
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Locke at Tower Park
4140 Kimball Ave, Waterloo, IA
Visitation
May 9, 2026
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Locke at Tower Park
4140 Kimball Ave, Waterloo, IA
We miss having Marilyn in our Bible study and cherish the times we did! No more struggle to breathe and no more pain! The very best is her future through all eternity.
Marilyn and Al were one of my most favorite couples in the world. Now they are together again. The two of them will be in my memories forever.
I´ve been thinking of you all (especially John and Gina, Mark and Kristi, but also Doris, Carol and Harry, Benton and Alana … ) since hearing of Marilyn´s death. I think of the friends in the area, too, who will miss her wonderful influence in the meetings. I´m glad she was in my life as far back as I can remember, and right up until a year ago when I was with her at home. She will be resting now, I think, and be so thankful for every right choice she made. I would liked to have been at the funeral, but was glad I could watch it from Kyiv.
Thinking of the family and remembering many special times together.
I well remember growing up with Marilyn in our Sunday meeting and making visits to the dairy farm. She was warm and kind, and remembered everyone. Her interest and care for others was remarkable. She will be deeply missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Sorry to hear of Marilyn’s passing. Alan and Marilyn were special to our family and so many others. Thankful for the memories.
Condolences to all the family. So many special memories from childhood! A very special family…
A special lady. Many memories of Alan & Marilyn from growing up years. Precious memories.
A true inspiration to us all!
I send my empathy to the Walker families. I know how precious your Mother was to you and all she knew. I hope her example will keep your heart’s aflame with love for our Heavenly Father and his Son, Jesus.
We send our sincere condolences to the family. She & Alan were always “there”when needed. They were the ultimate example of the real meaning of hospitality. She will be missed but glad for her victory of going on to what she lived for👌♥️😊
Arlene & Ron
So sorry to hear of Marilyn’s passing. We shared a birthday and usually shared a phone call on July 11. Alan was my cousin – so sorry they are both gone.
Memories of Marilyn and Alan on the farm remind me of how welcoming she was when our paths crossed. I especially remember when my dad, Lee Haight, called and asked me to drive his grain truck to their farm. I recently had my license, yet was short enough I could not fully push in the clutch unless I leaned left, and also stretch my right arm to shift. My brother Rich helped – I did the clutch, said “shift” and Rich took it to the next gear. Never going very fast for that one mile. Marilyn came out and generously offered a cool drink when we arrived.
Dear friends,
My utmost sympathy to you and your families. I only learned to know Marilyn while we were both residents at the Denver Sunset Home and while there she was so gracious, stopping at my table in the dining room to visit. Later she was too ill to come to the dining room, but always loved the fresh air with her window open. Happy to have also met Jon’s wife, Ginna, and one day a couple of the grandchildren were visiting – I’m sure Marilyn was so happy to see them too. May the Lord bless you with His comfort, love, and peace. Sincerely, Jan Matthias
Peace be upon this family. Marilyn was a beautiful soul, who walked quietly upon the earth.
Another Icon is gone from us. We have appreciated the Walker home through the years from July 4th fun as a boy to seeing the care they had for my elderly parents in their meeting. We will miss the visitation because of being out of the country but our thoughts are with the family and friends in Waterloo.
Marilyn was a very kind person. If a person was having a bad day, she would have something encouraging to say. She was also a person that could remember people’s birthdays, anniversary and more. Knew both her and Alan. They were both very special people. Will be missed. Thoughts and prayers go out to the family in their loss. Will miss her wisdom and care for others.
Many good memories are coming to me, when I’m thinking of Marilyn. Her kind spirit and words of wisdom shared every-time I was with her! I will miss her much! Love and hugs to her family.
What an exceptional lady. I worked with for many years and she was one of the finest I’ve ever known. My memories of her and Allen will last the rest of my life. Now she is joining him.