Marilyn J. Millage

Marilyn J. Millage, 82, of Sioux City passed away Thursday, September 17, 2020 at a local hospital.

Mass of Christian Burial for both Marilyn and Ronald Millage Sr. will be held 10:30 A.M. Friday, September 25, 2020 at Mater Dei Parish- Immaculate Conception Church with Fr. Rupp, Celebrant. A visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. with a Vigil service at 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. Due to the ongoing pandemic, the family requests attendees to wear a mask to the visitation and funeral mass. Online condolences can be expressed at www.meyerbroschapels.com.

Marilyn was born November 21, 1937 in Sioux City, the daughter of Edward and Marian (Ebmeier) Mercure. She grew up in Sioux City and graduated from Bishop Heelan High School in 1955. Marilyn married Ronald Millage in Sioux City on June 18, 1960. To this union, five children were born. Ronald preceded Marilyn in death just 11 days prior to her own death. Marilyn earned her nursing degree from St. Joseph School of Nursing in 1959. She went on to work as a nurse for 44 years at MercyOne hospital, formerly known as both St. Joseph Hospital and Marian Health Center.

Marilyn was very involved with her grandchildren. She attended many of their activities when they were younger. She enjoyed visiting Trinity Heights in Sioux City where her nursing school photo is proudly displayed. Marilyn loved to travel; she would collect spoons from the various locations she would visit. Her favorite trip was to Europe where she traveled to with her husband. The couple would also travel around the country, having visited most of the states. Marilyn was a fan of the Iowa State Cyclones and collected dolls and Disney memorabilia; she was especially fond of Mickey Mouse. She loved the holidays, especially Christmas, where she would decorate the house, inside and out, with various decorations including Disney, Iowa State Cyclones, and Iowa Hawkeyes.

Those left to honor her memory are her children Colleen (Wade) Dawson of Portage, MI, Maureen (Dan) Cownie of Waukee, IA, Ron Jr. (Celeste) Millage of Sioux City, James (Carol) Millage of Russell, IA, Michael Millage of Denver, CO; grandchildren Jeremiah (Danielle) Pojar, Drew (Lauren) Pojar, Madison (Milton) Buford, Melissa (Jared) DeBoer, Nick (Kylie) Cownie, Erin Millage, Maisy Millage, Stone Brooks; great grandchildren Avery, Kyla, Kendra, Alexis, Caleb, Isleigh, Parker, Wyatt, Eliana, Sophia, Jack; siblings Pat Simon of Sioux City, Bette Beacom of Sioux City, Barb Dilley of Springdale, AR, Jerry  Mercure of Carson City, NV, Linda King of Sioux City, IA, Deanna (Von Langel) Mercure of Sioux City; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sister Sandra Pies, and brother Robert Mercure.