Marianne Gaulke, 81, of Clarion, passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2004, at the USA Health Care Center in Clarion. Funeral services for Marianne Gaulke will be held 1:30 P.M. Friday, December 10, 2004, at the United Church of Christ Congregational in Clarion, with Pastor Curt Miner officiating.  Visitation will be held from 2:00 until 8:00 PM Thursday, December 9, 2004,  friends may greet the family from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the Ewing Dugger Funeral Home, 602 North Main Street in Clarion, Iowa. Marianne Gaulke, daughter of David B. and Gertrude A. (Johnson) Gilligan was born August 1, 1923 in Clarion, Iowa. Marianne was educated in Clarion, graduating from Clarion High School in 1942. After graduation, Marianne took a train trip to Canada and then moved to California for a short period of time. In California, during World War II, she worked for an airplane manufacturer. After moving back to Clarion, in 1946, she worked for Dr. Gorrel doing office work and taking x-rays. While having lunch at the Gaulke Cafe she met one of their employees, Avron Gaulke. A romance started and the couple dated for 4 years before being married in 1951 at the United Church of Christ Congregational. They were blessed with 4 children. Marianne and Avron settled in Clarion, living in the same house for 46 years. They hosted many family reunions in their home. In 2001 the couple moved to the Meadows. Through the years they took a few trips, one being to Germany. Marianne worked as a nurse's aid at the Clarion Hospital and the nursing home; she was also employed by Conlon's Bakery for s short period of time. She was a member of the United Church of Christ Congregational and the VFW Auxiliary. She enjoyed knitting caps, sweaters, and canning. Marianne is survived by her husband, Avron; son, David and his wife Kris of Indianola; daughter, Lorna Daniels and her husband Charlie of Hopewell, Virginia; son, Bruce and his wife Denise of Clarion; daughter, Brenda Lurie and her husband Rick of Arnold, Maryland; three grandchildren; three step grandchildren; and a grand-daughter in-law. Marianne was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers.