Marilyn Bantz

Marilyn Jean Bantz, 94, of Winona, MN and formerly of Independence, IA died Friday, September 27, 2024 at Benedictine Living - St. Anne’s in Winona, MN. Marilyn was born January 18, 1930 in Independence, IA to Edwin and Jessie (Kohl) Hanson. She married Judd Henry Bantz on August 13, 1950 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, IA. Marilyn worked at Security State Bank in Independence, the Buchanan County (IA) Clerk of Court’s office, the Auditor’s, and Recorder’s Office. After an early retirement, she stayed home to help raise her family. Marilyn loved spending time with her 2 grandsons and enjoyed attending all their sporting events growing up. She also enjoyed cooking…..way too much for every Holiday; baking….way too often (no such thing); fishing….not enough; playing cards with her friends; crocheting anything and everything for anyone and everyone; and her word search books gave her peace when it was quiet. She is survived by her daughter, Karen Johnson (Duane Berns) of Surprise, AZ; two grandsons, Brent (Nikki) Kimmerle of Winona and Shane (Shari) Higgins of Nevada, IA; and eight wonderful great grandchildren, who she spent a lot of time with. She was preceded in death by her husband, Judd in 2019; and her four brothers, Robert, Ralph, Dwayne and Leroy Hanson. Marilyn will be laid to rest at Mount Hope Cemetery in Independence, IA in a private family service. Hoff Celebration of Life Center - Goodview, MN is assisting the family with arrangements. www.hofffuneral.com