Marilyn Harvey Obituary

Age - 91

October 7, 2023

Forest City, IA

Marilyn (Molly) Harvey, age 91 of Northfield, passed away Tuesday afternoon, October 3, 2023, at the Manor of the Northfield Retirement Community. Marilyn Faye "Molly" (Fox) Harvey was born July 30, 1932, in Forest City, Iowa, to James Isaac and Iva Hope (Walrath) Fox. She was raised in Forest City, was a cheerleader and homecoming Queen, and graduated from Forest City High School in 1950. After high school, she went to work for the FBI fingerprint division in Washington, D. C. On December 2, 1950, Molly married Francis (Frank) John Harvey in Arlington, Virginia. After marrying, they lived at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina while Francis served in the U. S. Navy. They moved often, including time in North Carolina, Virginia, Pennsylvania and California, before settling in North Mankato in 1971. Molly worked as a proofreader for Carlson Craft Invitation Manufacturing for 18 years. She and Frank enjoyed their retirement years, and she enjoyed spending time doing puzzles, knitting, and taking care of her grandchildren. Survivors include her children Mary (Mark) Jones of Northfield, Mark (Janet) of Owatonna, Suzanne (Robert) Meyer of North Port, Florida; Robert (Molly) of St. Peter, Christian (Kat) of Jordan; 11 grandchildren Jaime, Jesse, Josie, Lucas, Joshua, Brooke, John, Ben, Andy, Maddie and Jack; 12 great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, her brother James Fox, great grandson Silas, and her parents. A celebration of life for Molly will be held at 1:00PM on Monday, October 9, 2023, at the Chapel of the Northfield Retirement Community. Visitation will be held at noon. A reception will follow the service. Interment will be in Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis. Memorials are preferred to American Kidney Foundation or Mayo Clinic. Arrangements are with the Bierman, Benson & Langehough Funeral Home. www. northfieldfuneral. com

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