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Marilyn Joan Amendt, 92

Marilyn Joan Amendt, 92, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family March 2, 2021. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 8, 2021 at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Marshalltown at 2:00 p.m.

Marilyn was born June 21, 1928 to Floyd and Helen Peterson in Marshalltown, IA. She graduated from Van Cleve High School and Stephens College in Columbia, MO. After working for several years in Des Moines, she met and married Virgil Amendt and from this union three sons were born. They later divorced.

Marilyn retired as Senior Vice President/Director of Human Resources of Ohrbach’s Inc, New York, N.Y., and moved to Des Moines to be closer to family.

Marilyn was a very active lady who loved to travel and enjoy life. She always had a positive attitude towards everyone.

She is survived by her sons, Brad (Debra) and Scott (Teresa) Amendt; and grandson, Kyle Amendt.

She was preceded in death by her son, Greg Amendt.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Mid-Iowa Sheltered Workshop, 909 S. 14th Ave, Marshalltown, IA 50158.

Online condolences may be directed to www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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