Marion Emily Donovan, 87, of Belle Plaine, IA passed away Friday, November 18, 2016 at St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids, IA.

Services are 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Belle Plaine, IA with Deacon Joe Behounek officiating. Burial will take place at Oak Hill Cemetery, Belle Plaine.

Visitation is 4-7 p.m., Monday, November 21, 2016 at Hrabak-Neuhaus Funeral Service in Belle Plaine. Memorials may be made to the family. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.hrabakfuneralhome.com

Marion was born March 1, 1929 to Emil and Mary Best. She graduated from the University of Iowa, married her love Bill Donovan and moved to Fort Chaffee, AR all in the same day.

Marion was a loyal Hawkeye and Cubs fan, and was elated she lived long enough to see her Cubs win the World Series. She was an avid reader, crossword player and Quiz game fan; anything to keep her sharp, in which she stayed until the very end!

She is survived by her 3 children, Tom (Jane), Maria, and Kiki; 4 grandchildren, Marisa (Matt) Schilling, Megan Rieck, Shane Rieck, and Amanda Donovan; 2 great-grandchildren, Keegan and Lillian Schilling; nephews, Keith Glascott, Mark (Cynthia) Hisler, Dave (Amber), Brandon and Carson Hisler, and Jim Hisler; fondly, Phyllis Best.

She was a loving, caring and generous person. Her sense of humor and wit will never be forgotten.