Marilyn Carol Bowen, age 85, of Brodhead, died Jan. 10, 2022 while at her home.

She was born on Oct. 22, 1936 in Monroe, to the late Gustave and Grace (Brandt) Schadewaldt.

She was a CNA for many years. She enjoyed playing cards, dancing, camping, wearing western apparel and playing spoons with the grandchildren.

She is survived by her children, Cindi (Mike) Jones of Brodhead, Judy (Billy) Stietz of Gratiot, Wisconsin, Richard Andrews of Wiota, Wisconsin; Debra Patterson of Amarillo, Texas; Gus Andrews of Texas, Connie (Bobby) McGee of Fayetteville, Arkansas and Buck (Dreama) Andrews of West Virginia; siblings, Kathleen Woolever of Oregon, Wisconsin; Chet Schadewaldt of Monroe, Deb Myers of Juda, Sonya Kohl of Brodhead, Butch Disch of Woodstock, Illinois and Pat Simonson of Orfordville; 30 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.

She was further preceded in death by two sons, Randy and Eugene Andrews and a daughter, Bonnie Bunch.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

The DL Newcomer Funeral Home in Brodhead is assisting the family.