"I am so sorry for your loss. I am thinking of you and praying for you. Sincerely Mary Rickert"
Marlys Dielschneider, 89, of Conrad, IA passed away Sunday, June 14, 2015, at the Iowa River Hospice Home, in Marshalltown. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m., to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at Conrad United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, June 18, 2015 at Conrad United Methodist Church with Reverend Gene Kubli officiating followed by a luncheon. Interment at the Conrad Cemetery will follow the luncheon. The Conrad Chapel of Anderson Funeral Homes has been entrusted with these arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonfhs.com.
Marlys was born December 3, 1925, the daughter of Leslie and Daisy (Hudspeth) Kline, in rural Grundy County, IA. She graduated from Conrad High School and then attended Iowa State University, graduating with her B.A. in early childhood development. Marlys was united in marriage to Willard Dielschneider on October 2, 1949 at her parents home in rural Conrad. Marlys owned, operated and taught Conrad Community Nursery School for 18 years. Marlys was an active member of Conrad United Methodist Church and active behind the scenes in her community.
Marlys will be missed by her ten kids: Jan (Alvin) Price of Ankeny, Kim (Dale) Meyer of State Center, Nile (Gloria) Dielschneider of Conrad, Hal (Joyce) Dielschneider of Beaman, Vic (LeeAnn) Dielschneider of Shellsburg, Jill (Timothy) Marshall of Blue Grass, Lia (Ray) Buursma of Holland, Michigan, Gae (Deane) Richardson of Marion, Dee (Leslie) Coulter of Beaman and Chad (Karla) Dielschneider of Conrad; Grandkids: Sarah (Shane) Devick, Andrea (Brent) Jacobsen, Aaron (Megan) Price, Stacy (Patty) Meyer, Stephanie (Brendan) Reitz, Cari (Brian) DeSilva, Jodi (Adam) Parsons, Tony (Meagan) Dielschneider, Erik (Melea) Dielschneider, Adam (Anna) Dielschneider, Ian (Lindsey) Dielschneider, Ilona (Matthew) Roelsgard, Curt Dielschneider, Brad Dielschneider, Duncan Marshall, Margot Marshall, Jaemi (DJ) Neumann, Doeke (Paige) Buursma, Julie Buursma, Jilia (fianc Andrew Dooley) Sharp, Jonathan Sharp, Spencer Coulter, Bryce Coulter, Derek Coulter, Kacie (fianc Mason Elbert) Dielschneider, Beau (Jill) Dielschneider, Tanner (fiance Amber Hagen) Dielschneider; Two AFS honorary grandkids: Katharina Thiem and Alberto Sacco. Great Grandkids: Colin, Riley and Emily Devick; Allison and Price Jacobsen; Daniel Meyer, Kyle and Jason Reitz; Kolten DeSilva; William, Elizabeth, Wesley and Abigail Parsons; Adrian and Gracelyn Dielschneider; Zeke Dielschneider; Ivy and Ezra Dielschneider; James Roelsgard; Baby Neumann; Eliot Sharp; Jacob and Megan Dooley; Sylvie and Baby Dielschneider; one brother, Leon (Lila) Kline of Des Moines; and two nephews, Doug Kline and family, Greg Kline and family.
"I am so sorry for your loss. I am thinking of you and praying for you. Sincerely Mary Rickert"
"We are sorry to hear of your mother's passing. During the time when I worked for Mead's Dairy your Mom and Dad were my best customer. We lived in the house on the west side of the farmstead for a while. Thinking of you during this time and blessings to you all.
Lee and Kaye Stafford"
"May each one who Marlys loved so dearly and who loved her dearly too as Mom, Grandma, Sister, Aunt, Cousin, Friend... be comforted in this time of such great loss. Love and blessings, Marie Peer"
"Many fond memories of a beautiful lady. Praying for comfort for her family and friends."
"My condolances. She was an amazing woman who not only lived a long life but she lived a great life! Blessings to her family. She was definitely a lady you were blessed to have in your life!"
"To the entire Dielschneider family, your mom was a warm and loving person. She always had a smile and a friendly word to say to everyone she met! She will be missed but never forgotten. My prayers go out to each and everyone that you may find peace in the days to come. Sincerely, Lynne(Miller) and Ken Kimbrel"
"To the entire Dielschneider Family. I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Sue Kibby Eggena"
"So sorry for you loss. She was such a wonderful, fun, energetic and loving person. Everyone in heaven is in for a good time now.........."
"To Nile and entire family, I am sorry to hear of your loss. I want to express my deepest sympathy. Even though I spoke with her briefly only a couple of times recently, she seemed a very gracious pleasant person. Sincerely, Carl Scafferi"
"Prayers sent to all of your family. Marlys loved each of you so much. In our travels to Michigan we talked the whole trip about family members. She gave each of you so much to share with others. She will be missed but not forgotten"
"My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Her legacy and love of life and nature lives on in all of you. "
"So sorry for your loss - thoughts and prayers for your family"
"I am so sorry to hear your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family."
"Dearhearts, I am very sorry to hear about your mother's passing. May you find comfort knowing she's made whole in heaven. My sincerest thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this difficult time. Mark Ballard"
"We share in your loss. She will be missed by many including her family of preschool students. We are in Wisconsin so will miss sharing with you and seeing all of you. We will be thinking of you. Jerry and Marjorie Johnston"