Marleen Curry

Marleen Curry, 93, of Oskaloosa passed away Thursday evening, April 16, 2015, at the Mahaska Health Partnership Hospice Serenity House. Marleen L. “M.L.” Curry, son of Charles A. and Elsie M. Smith Curry, was born, December 14, 1921, at What Cheer, Iowa. He was a 1940 graduate of What Cheer High School. Following his education, he worked at the Burlington Iron Works in West Burlington, Iowa; during this time, he stayed with a cousin during the week and traveled home on the week-ends. Marleen married Betty I. Wymore, July 27, 1942, in Princeton, Missouri. He entered the Coast Guard in 1943 and served until 1946. Marleen and Betty lived on farms near Indianapolis and Delta before moving to their farm east of What Cheer in 1951. They lived there until 1961, when they moved to Oskaloosa and Marleen established the Curry Wilbert Vault Company. Marleen operated the company until he sold it in 1977. Betty passed away, June 30, 1988. Marleen married Leona Roth in 1991. Marleen enjoyed escaping the Iowa winters for many years, spending 19 winters in Arizona, Florida and Texas. He also enjoyed gardening and fishing and especially coffee time with friends. He was a member of the American Legion and an active member of the Honor Guard for more than 45 years. His family includes his wife, Leona of Oskaloosa; a daughter and son-in-law, Linda Harrison and Gary McMains of Cedar Rapids and a son and daughter-in-law, Max and Barbara Curry of Fremont; five grandchildren and their spouses: Douglas and Dorene Harrison of Philadelphia, PA and their daughter, Sidney; Deborah and Douglas Lowe of Salt Lake City, UT and their daughter, Grace; Bradley and Pamela Harrison of Chanhassen, MN and their children: Nate, Ben and Emma; Jason and Cindy Curry of Oceanside, CA and their children: Dakota, Chase and Cody; and Jared and Crystal Curry of Fremont and their children: Paris and Rowdy. In addition to his parents and his wife Betty, Marleen was preceded in death by a brother, Berdette and a sister, Roberta. A graveside funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday morning, April 20, 2015, at Forest Cemetery. Military Honors will be presented by the Oskaloosa Honor Guard. Visitation will be held Monday from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m., a procession will form at that time to travel to the cemetery. The cemetery’s North 11th Street entrance should be used by those not meeting at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Legion Post #34 or the MHP Hospice Serenity House. PDF Printable Version

Marleen Curry

December 14, 1921 - April 16, 2015