Marilyn Janette (Tegtmeier) Jauken, 85, passed away Friday, June 15, 2018, at McCrite Plaza.

Marilyn was born March 5, 1933, in Burchard, NE, to Herman and Gladys (Wehrbein) Tegtmeier. She graduated in 1951 from Pawnee City High School in Pawnee City, NE. Marilyn married Hiram H. Jauken February 6, 1953 in Pawnee City. She was a daycare provider for over thirty years.

She is survived by her husband of 65 years; two children, Michael Jauken and Tammy Houk both of Topeka; granddaughter, Amber (Jason) Henrikson of Farmington, MN; three great-grandchildren; and sister, Ardell Kerl of Lincoln, NE.

Marilyn was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Neil Jauken and Brooklynn Houk; two sisters-in-law; and three brothers-in-law.

A funeral service will be at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, June 22, 2018, at Parker-Price Cremations, Funerals & Receptions, 245 NW Independence Ave, Topeka. Burial will follow at Half-Day Cemetery. The family will greet friends prior to the service.

Memorial contributions may be made to Great Lakes Caring Hospice, 3715 SW 29th, Suite 100, Topeka, KS 66614 or Northeast Kansas Parkinson Association, PO Box 67342, Topeka, KS 66667-0342.

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