"I want to extend my warmest sympathy to you all--Gloria will be missed and remembered with love by her family and many friends. After I retired Gloria and I often met while taking our walks in Elton Hills, we'd stop and chat a bit, then move on. She always had a big smile. Your memories will become very precious to you as time goes on and remembering can be so sweet. May God Bless your memories. Gloria was a part of our team at the Patrol Office for many years. Alice Kitzmann-Bates Former-Co-worker/Patrol Office"
In loving memory of
Merlene 'Dolly' June Marquardt
March 31, 1924 - December 27, 2009
Merlene June 'Dolly' Marquardt OAKVILLE, Iowa - Merlene June Dolly Marquardt, 85, Oakville, died Sunday, December 27, 2009, at the Great River Medical Center at West Burlington. Funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 30, 2009, at the Dudgeon-McCulley Funeral Home, Wapello. The Rev. Don Swanson will officiate the service. Burial will take place in Edwards Cemetery, Oakville, officiated by Ed Lanz. Visitation will begin after 3 p.m. on Tuesday, December 29, 2009, at the funeral home where family will meet friends from 6 to 9 p.m. A memorial fund has been established for the benefits of the Oakville Volunteer Foundation and the Oakville American Legion Auxiliary. Dolly was born on March 31, 1924, Huron Island, the daughter of August and Mary Kuntz Zippe. She married Raymond H. Marquardt on October 3, 1942, at Kahoka, Missouri. She attended schools at Prairie Point Country School, Huron School, and Oakville High School. She had worked at Sylvania and IRC, both in Burlington, and then at the IAAP at Middletown where she retired. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the United Methodist Church both at Oakville. She was a Cub Scout den mother. She enjoyed fishing, wildlife, wild game meat especially turtle, gardening, painting and music. She loved her cat. She is survived by her husband, Raymond Marquardt at the Wapello Nursing amp; Rehab Center; two sons, Gary Marquardt and wife, Beverley, of Wapello, and Doug Marquardt of Oakville; a daughter/niece, Becky Stephens and husband, Mike, of Burlington; six grandchildren, Brandon Marquardt, Jeremy Marquardt, Joscelyn Stephens, Kaitlyn Stephens, Breanna Lamb, and Dakota Lamb; a brother, Harry Zippe of Burlington; and a sister, Frances McHenry of San Antonio, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents; a granddaughter, Cassandra; a sister, Maxine Hand; and six brothers, Earl, Emmett, Harley Dick, Lester, Dugan and Joe.
Tributes
"DISH GARDEN WITH FRESH FLOWERS was sent by Bob, Wendy, and the entire Fellows family. We were deeply saddened by the news of your mom's passing. Our heart felt condolences to you and your family. "
"I enjoyed working with Gloria at St. Mary's Gift Shop. She was a lot of fun and always so upbeat. What a kind woman that will be greatly missed. She spoke often of her family and grandkids and was so proud of them. My thoughts and prayers are with you."
"Russ & Rick and family's, Sue and I are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. Ron & Sue"
"Gloria will be missed at the Sisters Crossing Gift shop. Gloria and I spent a lot of time on Wednesday morning when she volunteer. Our prayers are with you in this time of sorrow."
"My thoughts and prayers are with you all since I learned of Gloria's death. You will continue to be remembered in days and weeks ahead as you adjust to being without her physical presence. Gloria was very proud of her family and spoke of you often on our work breaks together. May good memories of the life she shared with you help to sustain and comfort you in the future. Darlene Frederickson Former Co-worker"