Marilyn Grace Jansen, beloved wife, sister, mother and grandmother, passed away on April 2, 2026, at the age of 91. Marilyn lived her entire adult life in Long Grove, Iowa as a devoted homemaker, elementary office worker and later as a grandparent and great-grandparent.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at the Chambers Funeral Home in Eldridge. She will be laid to rest at Long Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:00 P.M. to 2:30 P.M. Wednesday at the funeral home.

She was a gifted cook, preparing delicious and plentiful meals for her ever expanding family. Holidays were special affairs with her Christmas cookie spread being a particular delight. As an office worker at Alan Shepard Elementary, Marilyn was an important contributor to the school administration and a compassionate presence tending to the needs of children and teachers alike.

She loved gardening and would spend much of her time caring for her beautiful flower beds and collection of bird feeders. She was particularly fond of orioles, setting out orange halves topped with grape jelly to entice them to stop for a snack, thrilled by every sighting. Later in life, she became a passionate Iowa sports fan, cheering on the Hawkeyes to victory in basketball and football. Most of all, she dearly loved her family. Her kindness and warmth drew her loved ones close, and she never let go.

Marilyn is survived by her husband of 70 years, Fredrick of Long Grove, Iowa; her sons, Kevin M. (Wanda) of Bettendorf and Kris M. (Susan) of Long Grove; her daughter-in-law Leesa (Keith); her grandchildren, Luke Jansen of Calmar, Levi (Kathy) Jansen of Centennial, Colorado, Kyle Jansen (Allison Holland) of Eldridge, Mitch Jansen of Davenport, Amber (Steve) Carlson of Long Grove, and Kelly (Aaron) Keeney of Bettendorf; her great-grandchildren, Madalin Jansen, Grace Jansen, Anders Jansen, Ben Keeney, Nathan Keeney, Logan Keeney, Kingsley Carlson, Rivers Carlson, Avery Jansen and Corbin Jansen; her sisters, Janet (Don) Brandt and Myrna (Revis) McKee.

She was preceded in death by her children, Keith M. and Kathy M.; her parents, Harold and Kathryn L. (Hermanstorfer) Cuppy. Memories of Marilyn’s gentle smile, kindhearted spirit and warm embrace will continue to comfort those whom she loved for all time.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Long Grove Volunteer Fire Department or Alan Shepard Elementary School in Long Grove.

Condolences may be expressed to the family by viewing her obituary at www.McGinnis-Chambers.com.