Marilyn Joyce Cline, 71, of Sioux City, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2026.

Marilyn, the daughter of Chester and Donna (Armfield) Kinzie, was born on July 1, 1955, in Spencer, Nebraska. She was raised in Butte, Nebraska, and during her teenage years, her family moved to Sioux City.

Marilyn met and married the love of her life, Jason F. Cline, and together they raised three children. She worked for several years in the sewing department at Aalfs Manufacturing, but her greatest joy came from her career as a daycare provider at the Salvation Army.

Marilyn enjoyed gambling, playing Bingo, and playing a variety of games with her family. She also enjoyed going out to eat, traveling to the Black Hills, and camping. Marilyn will be remembered for her loving and caring nature, along with her occasional sarcastic sense of humor.

She is survived by her children, Jay (Jen) Dowty, Jamie Bigelow, and Jillian Cantrell; son-in-law, Tony Bigelow; nine grandchildren, Reilly, Faith, Nathan, Sam, Jennifer, Ruben, Ricky, JayLee, and Anthony; eight great-grandchildren; three siblings, Rick Kinzie, Alan (Marsha) Kinzie, and Arlene (John) Roethler; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jason, on February 22, 2025; and two sisters-in-law, Kelly Kinzie and Cheryl Kinzie.

Funeral services for Marilyn will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel in Sioux City. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will take place at Memorial Park Cemetery. Following the cemetery service, refreshments and a time of fellowship will be held in the Meyer Brothers Reception Room.