Marian E. (Hervey) Gillis (1921-2010)

GILLIS, HERVEY, LONG

Posted By: Mark Christian
Date: 9/11/2010 at 10:38:49

Chet Ryan Mortuary and Cremation Services, Nevada, Story County, Iowa obituary.

Name:
Marian E. Gillis

Dates:
Birth date: August 06, 1921
Death date: September 02, 2010

Obituary:

Marian E. Gillis, 89 of Colo died on Thursday, September 2, 2010 at the Marshalltown Medical and Surgical Center in Marshalltown. A memorial service will be held at a later date this month.

Marian was born on August 6, 1921 in Liberty Center, IA to John and Alice (Edwards) Hervey. In 1939, she married Lowell Gillis. Marian was employed at Donnelley Marketing in Nevada. She enjoyed playing card and board games. Marian loved being with her grandchildren.

Marian is survived by 2 daughters, Marilyn Long and Joan Gillis, both of Colo; 2 sons, Glen Gillis of Sun City, AZ and Keith Gillis of Colo; 9 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; 4 great great grandchildren; 2 brothers, Oren Hervey of St. Louis, MO and Carl Hervey of Ottumwa.

Marian was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Lowell on September 18, 1967, 2 sons, Leland in 1962 and Marvin on September 18, 1967, 2 sisters, and a brother.

A memorial fund has been established in Marian's name.

Memorials:

A memorial fund has been established in Marian's name.

Visitation:

No visitation will be held.

Service:

A celebration of Marian's life will be held 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 19, 2010 at the Colo City Park

Cemetery:

Burial of the cremains will be held in the Colo Cemetery in Colo, Iowa at a later date.

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