Marilyn Dianna Taylor 1943 - 2016

TAYLOR, RICHARDS, PETERSON, WETROSKY

Posted By: Connie Swearingen- Volunteer (email)
Date: 1/12/2017 at 17:31:51

Sioux City Journal
4 January 2017

SIOUX CITY | Marilyn Taylor, 73, of Sioux City, passed away Friday, Dec. 30, 2016, at her home.

Graveside services will be held later this spring in Graceland Park Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel.

Marilyn Dianna, the daughter of Floyd and Mary Jo (Richards) Peterson, was born on Jan. 25, 1943, in Minneapolis. She grew up in Sioux City and graduated from Central High School in 1961. Marilyn then attended business school and worked as a bookkeeper at Warren Supply.

In 1965, Marilyn married Lorrell Wetrosky. They later divorced in 1974. On Jan. 12, 1989, Marilyn was blessed with a second marriage, this time with Michael Taylor in Elk Point, S.D. They made their home in Sioux City, where they operated M & M Carpet Cleaning and Sew Rite.

Marilyn and Mike also enjoyed playing music at the two bars they owned downtown, and at numerous other venues. Marilyn loved the game of pool and participated in many pool leagues. She also enjoyed playing bingo, riding motorcycles and practicing judo and karate. Marilyn was a loving caregiver to many of her family members.

Marilyn is survived by her husband, Mike Taylor; two daughters, Deb (Jeff) Sherar, and Dianna Longwell; a nephew who she raised, Larry Joe (Debora) Peterson; a brother, Larry Peterson; a sister, Janice Rodio; a stepson, Travis (Tony) Taylor; and other nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Carla Lange; a brother, Joey Bray; and a son-in-law, Mark Longwell.