Marilyn Waller, 67 of St. Joseph, MO was welcomed into the arms of Jesus, Friday, April 21, 2017 at her home.

She was born on January 29, 1950 to Clifford J. and Mary Ellen (Harrach) Coufal in Highland, Kansas.  Marilyn grew up in the Bendena, KS area and graduated valedictorian from Midway High School in 1968.  Marilyn attended Methodist School of Nursing and received her LPN from Hillyard Techincal School.

On October 31, 1970 she was united in marriage to Wilbur Waller and to this union a daughter, Tonya, was born.  For the last 30 years, they have resided in St. Joseph, MO where they made their home.

Marilyn was a member of the Green Valley Baptist Church in St. Joseph.  She enjoyed crafting, reading and baking. 

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Marilyn is survived by her husband, Wilbur, of the home; daughter, Tonya M. Waller-Roach and husband Terrence; brother, Neil Coufal; sisters-in-law Barbara Delaney and husband Jerry and Carole Parson; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Funeral Service:  1:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 25th with visitation from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. prior to the service at Green Valley Baptist Church, St. Joseph.

Burial: Ashland Cemetery, St. Joseph, MO.

Arrangements, Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Gower, MO

Donations may be made to the Green Valley Baptist Church Deacon’s Benevolence Fund.