Marilyn L. Taber

June 21, 1939 - December 18, 2020

Marilyn L. (Dobbelare) Taber nee Dreyer, 81, of Perryville, Missouri passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born June 21, 1939 in Frohna, MO to Alfred and Myrl (Barber) Dreyer. She first married Glennon A. Dobbelare on December 17, 1960. He preceded her in death on June 27, 2012. She then married Merlin Taber on September 26, 2015. He survives in Perryville. Marilyn was a devout and faithful member of Immanuel Lutheran Church. She was employed by the City of Perryville for 33 years, both as a Secretary and in the appointed position as City Clerk. Prior to her employment with City of Perryville, she worked for the University of Missouri Extension Center for 15 years. She enjoyed spending time dancing, bowling, embroidering and solving word searches. She spent countless hours attending the school and sporting events of her children and grandchildren. Survivors include three daughters and one son, Sandra (Jim) Govro of St. Louis, MO; Glenda (Ted) Gremaud of Perryville, MO; Steve (Sonya) Dobbelare of Perryville, MO; Charlotte (Jack) Taylor of Arkansas; two brothers, Lowell (Irma) Dreyer of Perryville, MO; Kenneth (Edna) Dreyer of Livermore, CA; nine grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, son-in-law, Terry Flentge, infant sister and several sisters and brothers-in-law. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Monday, December 21, 2020 at Ford and Young Funeral Home in Perryville. Visitation will continue on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 from 8:00 am - 9:50 am at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Perryville. Funeral Service will be at 10:00 am Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Perryville with Rev. Matthew Marks officiating. Burial will be at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Perryville. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given to Immanuel Lutheran Church, American Cancer Society or Crown Hospice. Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com. Ford and Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.