Marilyn Tyrrell

Marilyn Tyrrell, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 1, 2025, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota, at the age of 82.

Marilyn was born on August 7, 1942, to Orville and Clarice (Lerbakken) Sundsrud in Wildrose, North Dakota. At the age of 15, she moved to Staples, Minnesota, where she graduated from Staples High School. It was there she met her high school sweetheart, David Tyrrell. The two were married on June 17, 1962, and shared 62 wonderful years together.

A woman of remarkable drive and creativity, Marilyn spent many years owning and operating a local florist shop. Her entrepreneurial spirit led her to also open a fabric shop, work at Batchers Department Store, and waitress—all with dedication and a personal touch that made her a cherished presence in the community.

Marilyn found great joy in time spent with family, chatting with friends, shopping, and traveling with David. Together, they visited nearly all 50 states and made a memorable trip to Norway.

Marilyn is survived by her loving husband, David Tyrrell; children Neil Tyrrell and Collette (Roger) Knoll; grandchildren September (Christopher) Dehen, Kandace (Aaron) Weise, Jessica Knoll, and Taylor Tyrrell; great-grandchildren Hunter, Connor, and Tanner Dehen, and Aubree, Brielle, and Ellie Weise; sister Beverly (Donald) Gaalswyk; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Orville and Clarice Sundsrud; infant daughter; and sister, Geraldine Sundsrud.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Halvorson Taylor Funeral Home in Brainerd, MN. A visitation will take place one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Evergreen Hill Cemetery in Staples.

Arrangements are with Halvorson Taylor Funeral Home.