MARZEN, Inez Mae (Franke) 1917-2013

MRZEN, FRANKE, MEEK

Posted By: COUNTY COORDINATOR
Date: 9/24/2013 at 13:29:10

Inez Mae (Franke) Marzen

GREENE, IOWA — Funeral services for Inez Mae Marzen, 96, of Greene, will be 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, September 25, 2013, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Greene with Rev. Msgr. Walter Brunkan officiating. Burial will be in the St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, Greene.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesday, September 25, at Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene and will continue at the church until the time of service.

Inez Mae Franke was born on July 24, 1917, in rural Floyd County the daughter of Lou Herman and Jessie Adeline (Meek) Franke and died Sunday, September 22, at the Liebe Care Center in Greene. She received her education in District 6 Pleasant Grove School.

She was united in marriage to J. Edwin Marzen on February 14, 1939. This union was blessed with eight children. They made their home on the family farm until 1985 when she moved into Greene.

Inez was a faithful member of St. Mary Catholic Church and was a member of the Royal Neighbors of America. She was known for being a wonderful cook. Inez enjoyed visiting with family and friends and was an avid card player.

Living family members include her children: Pat Kilby, Nashua; Sue (Gene) Smid, Merrill; Dixie (Jerry) Johnson, Gaylord, Minnesota; Darlys (Garry) Krull, Greene; Mike (Elaine) Marzen, Marble Rock; Audrey (Gary) Smith, Greene; Jerome (Cathy) Marzen, Springfield, Missouri; John (Sherry) Marzen, Marble Rock; sister-inlaw, Marge Franke of Charles City; 28 grandchildren; 59 greatgrandchildren; 15 great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

Inez was preceded in death by her husband, J. Edwin; her parents; 2 brothers: Ray Franke and Robert Franke; sister-in-law Edna Franke; son-in-law, Ron Kilby; and great-grandson, Zack Marzen.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Inez Marzen Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 219, Greene, Iowa 50636 Arrangements have been entrusted to Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St. Greene. 641-823-4457 www.reidsfuneralchapel.com.

Source: Charles City Press, 9/24/2013