Marion Joan (McGrath) Walters, 65, of Shueyville, IA passed away Thursday, June 6, 2019 at her home, following an extended illness.

A celebration of life will be 4-7 p.m. Thursday, June 13, 2019 at the Swisher American Legion Post #671, Swisher, IA with at time for sharing at 7 p.m. Burial will take place at Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Marion's name to the Swisher Library or a charity of your choice. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.neuhausfuneralservice.com.

Marion was born October 19, 1953 to Ernest Sr. and Melba (Ellebracht) McGrath, in St. Louis, MO. She attended St. Jerome Catholic School where she skipped the 4th grade, and graduated from Riverview Gardens Sr. High School. Following school, at the age of 19 Marion moved to Cedar Rapids, IA with a close friend to begin her career in manufacturing. She later worked for Cherry-Burrell now Evergreen Packaging, where she met Bruce Walters, they were married July 6, 1990, in North Liberty, IA. Together Marion and Bruce made their home in Shueyville.

Marion enjoyed photography, nature and animals. Most of all she loved having fun, playing sports, doing activities with friends and traveling with Bruce. Following retirement in 2010, she could often be found reading. She read over 500 books, some of them twice.

She is survived by her step mother Helen McGrath of Chesterfield, MO; step-son, Chris (Jess) Walters of Van Horne; step-daughters, Janie (Jason) Fawcett, of Robins, Cathy (Troy) Riggs, of Alburnett, Becky Rawson, of Delhi; step-grandchildren, Tatelynn, Tierney, Tinley, Adelynn, Greenlee, AJ, Braxton, Parker, Lynden, Steiger, Lincoln; brothers, Nicholas (Kathy) Weiss of Crest Hill, IL, Ernest Jr. (Lena) McGrath of Cape Girardeau, MO; special cousins, Kathy Aburomia of Palo Alto, CA and David Klein of Jonesburg, MO; nieces and nephews, Nicholas (Brandy) Weiss, Jeffrey (Danielle) Weiss, Anthony (Sarah) McGrath, Anastasia McGrath and Alison McGrath.

Marion was preceded in death by her parents, husband Bruce Walters (2001) and a special aunt, Florence Ellebracht Klein.

Her family would like to give a special thank you to Marion's tribe for all of their love and support, thank you Thom and Melissa Darden, Lisa Larson and Sherry Karg.

Hrabak-Neuhaus Funeral Service is assisting Marion's family.