Marilyn Joan Shipton, 78 of Clermont, Iowa passed away Sunday, July 16, 2023 at Maple Crest Manor in Fayette, Iowa. She was born December 22, 1944 to Howard and Irene (Walvatne) Johansen in West Union, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed at First Lutheran Church in Ossian, Iowa. Marilyn attended Dover Number 1 country school in West Union, Iowa and graduated from North Fayette High School.
On December 15, 1972, Marilyn was united in marriage with John Shipton at her parent’s home in Clermont, Iowa. Throughout the years she worked at the Town Café and Conners Drug Store, both in West Union and Clermont Pin Company in Clermont. She enjoyed camping and working in her flower garden. Marilyn enjoyed quilting and belonged to the Ruth Circle at West Clermont Lutheran Church.
Surviving Marilyn are her husband, John Shipton of Clermont, Iowa; her brother, Leo (Louise) Johansen of Elgin, Iowa and nine nephews and two nieces.
Preceding Marilyn in death were her parents, Howard and Irene Johansen; sisters, Shirley Johansen (in infancy), Lila Langreck and Phyllis Dilley; brothers, Wayne Johansen (9months old) and Millard Johansen; sister-in-law, Cheryl Christen and a nephew, Ivan Langreck.
A Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Friday, July 21, 2023 at Schutte-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Clermont, Iowa.
Funeral Service will be at 11:00 am on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at West Clermont Lutheran Church in Clermont, Iowa with Vicar Mike Erickson as the officiant.
Burial will follow at God’s Acres in Clermont, Iowa.
Schutte-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Clermont, Iowa is assisting the family with arrangements.