Marilyn Meek

Marilyn Meek, 78, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023. Memorial Services: 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at Asbury United Methodist Church, Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 4-6 p.m. on Friday, March 24, 2023, at the church. Burial: Czech National Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Arrangements are with Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids. Those unable to attend are invited to watch the service via livestream. Please find the livestream link on Marilyn's Tribute Wall and share your support and memories with her family at www.stewartbaxter.com under Obituaries. Survivors include her daughter, Star (George) Horak; grandsons, Cole, Weston, Hunter, and Lucas Horak; sisters, Carol Guerrero and Mary (Richard) Drahos; nephews, Jeff (Christina) Bird and Chris (Amee) Drahos; niece, Deanna (David) Brewer; along with several great and great great nieces and nephews. Marilyn was born on April 26, 1944, in Cedar Rapids, the daughter of Clarence and Virginia (Morek) Bird. She graduated from Jefferson High School in 1962, and also from the Paris Academy. Years ago, Marilyn managed the Flight Strip Restaurant on Shaw AFB. Later, she was a driver for Options of Linn County then was a custodian at the Abbe Center. In her younger years she performed in the Boddicker Accordion Group and sang in the Jefferson Concert Choir. To Marilyn, family was her everything. She loved keeping up with her grandsons, spending time with her daughter, and visiting with her sisters. Despite her prolonged health issues, she remained social, always staying busy. Marilyn lovingly shared her opinions, adored her many cats and dogs over the years, and cherished the special angels in her life. She will be remembered for her perfectly polished fingernails and her beautiful spirit. She will be greatly missed and always be loved. She was preceded in death by her parents and infant sister, Donna Mae Bird. Memorials may be directed to the family.