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Marian L. (Siefker) Brecht, 17 May 1924 - 30 Jun 2021

BRECHT, SIEFKER, CRONBAUGH, ARNTZEN, FORNEY

Posted By: Sarah Witte (email)
Date: 7/8/2021 at 09:50:29

Marian L. Brecht, 97, of Marengo, formerly of Belle Plaine, passed away following a sudden illness Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics.

A private family Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Marengo, with Father David Wilkening officiating. Burial will be in St. Patrick and St. Paul's Cemetery, Watkins. Memorials may be directed to the family. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.neuhausfuneralservice.com.

Marian was born May 17, 1924, to Andy and Thelma (Cronbaugh) Siefker. Marian graduated from Belle Plaine High School, the class of 1941. On Sept. 13, 1945, Marian married Bernard C. Brecht at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Watkins. Together, they farmed and raised their four children. Marian also worked at the Ox Yoke Inn, Amana, for 25 years.

She enjoyed flower gardening, quilting, playing cards and dancing. She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Marengo, Belle Plaine Quilt Club, and volunteered at Mercy Hospital, Cedar Rapids.

Marian is survived by her children, Dennis (Yvonne) Brecht of Watkins, Deb Arntzen of Cedar Rapids, Ben (Dora) Brecht of Marengo and Barb (Craig) Forney of Ames; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren, with one on the way; in-laws, Edwin, Eileen Brecht and Dorothy Brecht; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

Published by The Gazette on July 2, 2021 and in The Hometown Current on July 7, 2021.


 

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