Marilyn Grace Osborn

Marilyn Grace Osborn, age 93 of Prairie CIty, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at Comfort House in Pella. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 10:30 am at the Prairie City Christian Church. Burial will take place at Waveland Cemetery. The family will greet friends on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm at the church. Memorials may be directed to the PCM Elementary Schools to help with students’ breakfast and lunch debts. Checks may be made payable to PCM Elementary School. Condolences may be left for the family at www.coburnfuneralhomes.com

The daughter of Melvin Loren and Helen Grace (Zachary) Moomaw, Marilyn was born on October 18, 1931, in Prairie City, Iowa. She graduated from Prairie City High School in 1949. On March 18, 1950, she was united in marriage to Donald E. “Bubby” Osborn. They belonged to a potluck club in the area for many years. Marilyn was a member of the Prairie City Christian Church her entire life. She played the piano and organ at church for over 45 years. She was also a member of Rebekah’s in Prairie CIty. She enjoyed flowers and gardening, playing Bridge but most of all the time spent with her grandchildren.

Those left to honor her memory include her daughters, Sherry (John) Trunnel, Patti (Bruce) DeRaad, and Vicky Osborn; grandchildren, Jason Trunnel, Aaron (Deanna) Trunnel, Bret (Erin) Shultz, Lori (Adam) Mickle, Tony (Morgan) DeRaad, Josh (Nicole) Fraker, and Angie (Michael) Graham; 20 great-grandchildren and a great great granddaughter; a sister, Joyce Wiggins-Walker and a sister-in-law, Betty Umble. Preceding her in death were her parents, husband in 2017 and two brothers, Loren and Dale Moomaw.