Margaleen Ann “Marge” Marshall died Friday, April 14, 2023.
She was born on Nov. 23, 1927, to Earl and Juanita Redlinger in Washington, Iowa. She was the oldest of five siblings. Dean was smitten with her at the State Theatre in Washington where she worked. Romance ensued followed by their marriage on July 29, 1950. They raised three children together in Burlington where they lived until 2013.
Marge worked as a legal secretary for the Dailey Law Firm for many years. In retirement, she and Dean were avid followers of their grandchildren’s athletic and scholastic endeavors. Despite being a collector of anything cardinal, Marge was a big Cubs and Hawkeye fan. In 2013 they moved to the Iowa City area.
Marge is survived by her son, Gregory Marshall, daughters Susan (Randy) Pflum and Julie (David) Lee, five grandchildren, Tyler, Devin and Brian Pflum, Anna Lee (Jarod) Morrissette, and Trevor Lee, and two great-grandchildren, Callahan and Palmer Morrissette. She is also survived by her sister Mary Louise Ramseyer and many nephews and nieces.
The Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in West Burlington at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 20, with visitation to precede, commencing at 9:30 a.m. Father James Flattery will be the Celebrant. Internment will be at Columbus City Cemetery.
Memorials have been established for St. Mary’s Catholic Church and Hope Haven.