Marilyn Jenne Harris

Marilyn Jenne Harris Age 84 of Council Bluffs, IA passed away February 4, 2023. She was born June 11, 1938 in Grundy Center, Iowa to Harmon and E. Joyce (Burris) Boike.

Marilyn was raised on a farm outside of Dike, IA and graduated from Dike High School in 1956. She worked in a variety of settings, including as a candy striper, in clerical positions, as a daycare provider, and retired from Douglas County Hospital working in the business office. She enjoyed reading, being with family and friends, and was one who always made friends easily. One of her greatest joys in her life included being with children and babies, but especially her own grand babies.

She was preceded in death by her sons, Dan and Greg; brother, Curtis Boike and special friend, John Tonkin.

Marilyn is survived by her son, Mark Harris (Erika) and their son Tristan (C.C.); daughter-in-law, Pamela Harris and her children, Dan (Rachel), Tom (Brittany) and Matt (Alyssa); 6- great-grandchildren; 1-step great-grandchild; sisters, Judy Mohling (Jerry), Dorothy Heine; brother, James Boike (Karol); many nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Visitation: 1:00 to 3:00 PM Saturday, February 11,2023 at Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home, 1221 N. 16th St. Council Bluffs, IA.