{"id":97799,"date":"2026-01-29T11:35:04","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T16:35:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/?p=97799"},"modified":"2026-01-29T11:35:11","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T16:35:11","slug":"marilyn-k-bowling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/?p=97799","title":{"rendered":"Marilyn K. Bowling"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!--AUTO-AD-BEFORE-->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\"\n        data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\n        data-ad-layout-key=\"-gw-3+1f-3d+2z\"\n        data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\n        data-ad-slot=\"5600453644\"><\/ins>\n    <script>(adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({});<\/script>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Thumbnail_1-2.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-97800\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Marilyn K. Bowling, 79, passed away at 4:14 am on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at Marion Health. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Monday, December 9, 1946, to Paul and Joanne (Jones ) Smith.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She worked at RCA and retired from United Technologies \/ McDonalds. She enjoyed playing bingo, hanging out with friends at McDonalds, and playing with her dog Spaz. Marilyn liked watching Jeopardy and old reruns of Gun Smoke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Marilyn is survived by her son, Woodrow Bowling of Marion, IN; granddaughter, Cailey Gilbert; and grandson, Robby Gilbert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She was preceded in death by her daughters, Joanne Maywood Bowling and Melissa Ann Bowling; mother, Joanne Smith; father, Paul Smith; brother, Donald Smith.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Marilyn&#8217;s request, there will be no public visitation or funeral service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Arrangements are entrusted to Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral &amp; Cremation Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Memorial contributions may be directed to the Marion-Grant County Humane Society, 505 S. Miller Ave., Marion, IN 46953<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Memories may be shared online at www.nswcares.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To send flowers to the family of Marilyn K. Bowling, please&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/needhamstoreywampner-north-chapel.tributestore.com\/?oId=47083847&amp;tag=&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.1.1050496179.1738002651:GS2.1.s1769704312$o162$g1$t1769704432$j58$l0$h0&amp;tcouuid=135554be-d07a-4ffb-9743-f4b1bacb8eeb&amp;mtph=1\">visit our floral store.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<!--AUTO-AD-AFTER-->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;text-align:center\"\n        data-ad-format=\"autorelaxed\"\n        data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\n        data-ad-slot=\"9212395598\"><\/ins>\n    <script>(adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({});<\/script>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Marilyn K. Bowling, 79, passed away at 4:14 am on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at Marion Health. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Monday, December 9, 1946, to Paul and Joanne (Jones ) Smith. She worked at RCA and retired from United Technologies \/ McDonalds. She enjoyed playing bingo, hanging out with friends at &#8230; <a title=\"Marilyn K. Bowling\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/?p=97799\" aria-label=\"Read more about Marilyn K. 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