Marilyn Hunefeld Knutson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Marilyn Ann Knutson (Hawkins) (Hunefeld) was born December 17, 1936 to Marion and Marvelle (Smith) Hawkins in Iowa City. She passed away on August 26, 2019 at the Pearl Valley Care Center following a long battle with cancer. She was 82. Memorial services will be held on Friday, August 30, 2019 at 10:30 AM at Graettinger United Methodist Church in Graettinger with Rev. Lana Williams officiating. Burial will take place at North Lawn Cemetery in Fort Dodge at a later date. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 29, 2019 from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM at Graettinger United Methodist Church in Graettinger. Lentz Funeral Home and Crematory of Algona is assisting the family. On February 6th, 1955 Marilyn married Fred Hunefeld in Fort Dodge, IA and to this union came seven children. Twins Rick and Randy, Mark, Matt, Luke, Leann, and Elizabeth. After living in Wisconsin when the Twins were born Fred and Marilyn moved back to Fort Dodge and finally settled in Spirit Lake. She often said that living in Spirit Lake was the best years of her life. After Fred's passing following 36 years of marriage Marilyn met and married Marv Knutson on April 21, 1995 and resided in Graettinger where she lived until her death. Marilyn was very proud of being a stay at home mom although she work many odd jobs to keep her busy. Her family meant everything to her. She never met a stranger and had many close friends. Her sassy attitude was her trademark. Marilyn enjoyed cooking for her family her chicken noodle soup was delicious and hands down made the best potato salad...ever. Marilyn also enjoyed playing cards, bingo, and trips to the casino anywhere there was one. Marilyn is survived by her children Mark (Shayla) Hunefeld, Matt Hunefeld, Luke Hunefeld, Leann Dietrich (Doug Hoffman), and Elizabeth (Derek) Hoffman, Daugher in-law Bonnie Hunefeld, brothers Mike (Laverne) Hawkins, Gary (Liz) Hawkins, and Ronnie Hawkins, 22 Grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband's Fred and Marv, sons Rick and Randy, sister Marcia Hawkins, brothers Floyd and Roger Hawkins, niece Lynn (Hawkins) and nephew Cody Hawkins.

Marilyn Hunefeld Knutson

December 17, 1936 - August 26, 2019