"To Marcia's family- I met Marcia when I was in Marian Health Hosp. Psyc. Unit in Sioux city, IA. I was there for several months for depression. Many people say :"we laughed 'til we cried". Marcia often would sit with me late at night in the patients' lounge, and frankly, "we cried 'til we laughted". But through that experience, and all the years later, she was always there for me when I needed a listening ear. She was such a great lady, I will forever believe that she deserved better than she got out of life on earth. Still, I know she is in heaven and finally happy. Marcia- Rest in Peace, (and save my spot :-)) -- Jill"
In loving memory of
Marcia A Mulroney
November 7, 1946 - June 23, 2014
Marcia A. Mulroney, 67, of Fort Dodge, passed away Monday, June 23, 2014 at Dave's Place Care Center in Keokuk, Iowa.
Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 28, 2014 at Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home, with Rev. Gary Snook, Chaplain of Trinity Hospice officiating. Burial will be follow at Corpus Christi Cemetery. A visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Marcia is survived by her sisters, Kathy Estlund of Jacksonville, FL; Janet Clark, Rock Island, IL; cousin/honorary brother Mike Mulroney (Cindy); several nieces and nephews: Michelle Estlund (Anis Saleh); Phillip Estlund; Mark (Shannon) Estlund; Benjamin Clark; and Sarah Clark; several great-nieces and nephews, well as other extended family and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Ann (Larson) Mulroney, and her brother-in-law, Joseph Clark.
Marcia A. Mulroney was born November 7, 1946 in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Marcia was raised and educated in Fort Dodge, graduating from Saint Edmond High School in 1964. After graduation Marcia worked at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital from 1965 to 1966. She then continued her education and received her LPN license. Marcia worked at the Marian Health Center in Sioux City for several years, in the ICU and CCU for eight years, and two years in the Post Open Heart Unit. She worked in these positions along with various other divisions until her retirement in 1981. She volunteered for Hospice and the Domestic Abuse Center in Sioux City. In 1988, Marcia returned to Fort Dodge. She enjoyed her time spent with family and friends. She cherished her happy memories of summer vacations at her family's lake cabin. She spent many years at the Greenleaf Health Center, Marian Home, and Dave's Place in Keokuk. Marcia will be remembered for her wit, determination, and perseverance. She was a talented writer, and she was generous and compassionate with friends, family, and community.
Memorials may be left to Alzheimer's Foundation of America or NAMI.
Tributes
"To all of Marcia's family, Marcia was in my class at St. Vincent's School of Nursing. She was a compassionate, intelligent and loving friend. She had an amazing wit and she made me laugh. Thanks for the memories, Marcia, and rest in sweet peace. My prayers to the family in your time of loss. Mary (Wurth) Leonard"
"To Janet and all of Maria's family, My heartfelt condolences to you on the loss of Marcia. I arrived home yesterday from a week's vacation and am so sorry I missed the visitation and funeral. You are in my mind and in my prayers. Peggy Murphy"
"My dear Janet, I am so sorry for the loss of your sister. You spoke so fondly of her. You and your entire family will be in my thoughts and my prayers. "