Merlyn Cronin, age 89 of Marcus, IA, passed away Monday, January 28, 2013, at the Heartland Care Center in Marcus. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, February 1, 2013, at Holy Name Catholic Church in Marcus. Visitation will be AT THE CHURCH, beginning at 3:00 p.m. Thursday. The family will be present at the church from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Thursday evening. Burial will be at Holy Name Catholic Cemetery in Marcus. The Greenwood-Schubert Funeral Home in Marcus is assisting the family with the arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.greenwoodfuneral.com.