Marilyn J. Walker

Obituary

Marilyn “Corky” Jalois Walker was born on May 11, 1939 in Tyler, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Marvin and Orla (Sand) Vogt. Marilyn was baptized at Opdal Evangelical Church in Florence, Minnesota and later confirmed in her faith at First English Lutheran Church in Russell, Minnesota. She received her education in Russell, and was a graduate with the Russell High School class of 1957.

On October 11, 1958, Marilyn was united in marriage to Guy Walker at the First English Lutheran Church in Russell, Minnesota. This marriage was blessed with three children, Kent, Kimberly, and Kelly. Marilyn and Guy resided in Russell, Minnesota for three years before moving to Tyler, Minnesota where they farmed from 1958-1964. In 1967 they moved to Hutchinson, Minnesota. They shared 38 years of marriage.

Marilyn was employed by the 3M Company in Hutchinson, Minnesota from 1973 until she retired in 1996. She was a long-time member of Christ the King Lutheran Church.

Marilyn loved her country home. She was a wonderful homemaker and would always make her family and friends feel so special and loved. You could count on a great cup of coffee and dessert if you stopped by. Marilyn enjoyed gardening, family vacations, and annual trips to the Midwest Country Music Theatre. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family, grandchildren and friends.

Marilyn passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2022, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota, at the age of 82 years.

Blessed be her memory.

Marilyn is survived by her:
Children, Kimberly McPherson and her husband, Joe of St. Cloud, MN,
Kelly Walker of Sauk Rapids, MN;
Daughter-in-law, Corinne Walker of Otsego, MN;
Grandchildren, Cody Walker and his fiancée, Leah Defoe, Shawn Berger and her husband, Ryan, Ashley McGough and her husband, John, Andy McPherson and his wife, Kate, Dalton Walker.
Great-grandchildren, Zen Walker, Jacob McGough, Lillian McGough, Meadow McGough, Ruthie Berger, Harrison Berger;
Brother-in-law, Donald Walker and his wife, Elaine;
Sister-in-law, Dierdre Goodrich;
Many other relatives and friends.

Marilyn is preceded in death by her Parents, Marvin Vogt and Orla Lange; Husband, Guy Walker; Parents-in-law, Carlton and Florence Walker; Son, Kent Walker; Grandson, Justin Walker; Brother, Jerome Vogt; Sister-in-law, Edith Callan and her husband, Joe; Brother-in-law, Gordon Goodrich.