Marlys Jares

August 5, 1935 - November 4, 2020

The private memorial service for Marlys Jares of Staples, will be held with Pastor Roy Miles presiding. A public visitation with family and friends will be held on Friday, November 13, from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. at the Assembly of God Church in Staples. Marlys, age 85, passed away on November 4, 2020, at the Lakewood Pines Assisted Living in Staples, MN, under the gentle care of Lakewood Hospice and Dr. Julie Mayer-Benson. Marlys was born to Otto and Neoma (Sculley) Bacon on August 5, 1935, in Wing River Township, Wadena County, MN, and was educated in the Sebeka School District. As a homemaker, Marlys’ hands were busy with raising her children and everyday tasks. She was talented at quilting, embroidery, baking, cooking, and reading. She solved crossword puzzles, played cards, watched Game Show Network, and did anything that challenged her brain! Her favorite activity was spending time with her family. Marlys was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Staples and it’s Women’s Ministry. Preceding Marlys in death were her parents Otto and Neoma; an infant son, also son Robert E. Bruun; and grandchild Robert J. Bruun; siblings Hubert, Darrel, Glen Clyde, Larry, Earl, Norma, and Bernard Bacon and Carol Elarton. Surviving Marlys are her children Beverly (Fred) Williams, Elizabeth (Mark) Capistrant, Frank (Kim) Jares, Keith (Amanda Tweeter) Jares and Cheryl (Brent) Hahn; 18 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and 1great-great-grandchild; siblings Geraldine McKinney, Lois Kern, Randy Bacon and Deborah Brandt. Honorary pallbearers will be all of her grandchildren. Burial will be in Green Lawn Cemetery, Verndale, MN.