Carol Ruth Marcus (1942-2020)

MARCUS, ADAMS, ORCHIDE

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 5/20/2020 at 17:30:58

Carol Ruth Marcus, 78, of Zwingle, Iowa went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on May 16th, 2020 at Stonehill Care Center surrounded by her loving family.

Arrangements are being handled by Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road. A private celebration of life service will be held at a later time.

Carol was born on August 25, 1941 in Dubuque, Iowa the daughter of Leo Adams and Florence Orchide. She married John J. Marcus of Zwingle, IA on November 25, 1983 in Dubuque, IA. Carol was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother; she enjoyed traveling to see family and stopping by the casino

She is survived by her husband, John J. Marcus, of Zwingle, IA; her children Bill (Dawn) Williams, of Freeport, IL, Robert (Cindy) Williams, of Houston, TX, Andrew (Jamie) Williams, of Dubuque, IA, and Dan (Christina) Williams, of Dubuque, IA. One brother Calvin (Gerry) Adams, of Apollo Beach, Florida; two sisters Nancy (Sam) Zachary, of Houston, TX and Gail Adams of Burlington, IA. Many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family and loved one’s along with her beloved dog Charlie.

Carol was preceded in death by her parents and son Robert M. Williams.

In lieu of flowers, please give memorial to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, Stonehill, or Hospice of Dubuque.

The family would like to thank Stonehill Care Center and Hospice of Dubuque for all their wonderful care they gave to Carol.

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