Marlene Jean Herny

Marlene Herny, 73, of Oskaloosa, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Mahaska Health in Oskaloosa. Marlene Jean Herny, daughter of William Archer and Mavis Marlene (Doud) Todd Sr., was born September 19, 1951, in Oskaloosa, Iowa. She was a 1969 graduate of Oskaloosa High School. She married Ron York in 1969, and a son, Joseph, was born to this union. They made their home in Council Bluffs, where she furthered her education at Iowa Western Community College and earned her A.A. in Accounting. After finishing her education, the couple returned to Oskaloosa, and she began working for Thorp Credit and later Pella Corp. Marlene and Ron later divorced. Marlene met David Herny, and they married in 1974. Two children, Brett and Rebecca, were born into this union. Marlene and David later divorced. Marlene kept busy being a stay-at-home mother, but she also knew it was important to her to provide financial stability, so she started her own accounting business. Herny Tax Accounting would eventually grow to over 500 clients. She enjoyed the people she worked for and continued working until her poor health forced her to retire in 2022. In her free time, Marlene was an avid mushroom hunter. She had that unique eye that allowed her to find them successfully. Marlene also enjoyed gardening and selling her produce at the farmer's markets and craft shows. Marlene looked forward to the races every year and watching NASCAR, especially Tony Stewart. Marlene also enjoyed her animals. Her two cats, Skinny and Finley, were wonderful companions, and she immensely enjoyed them. She also loved the wild birds. Marlene had bird feeders outside every picture window. In her later years, Rebecca and Marlene would spend time together going for drives, an event that Marlene and Rebecca enjoyed very much. Marlene's family includes her children: Joseph (Melinda) York of Sparta, MO; Brett (Lindsey) Herny of Oskaloosa, IA; Rebecca (Zack) Wilson of Bloomfield, IA; her grandchildren: Mackenzie (Cole) Morgan and her children: Opal, Carter and Truett, and Rylea (Alex) Wilson and her child, Huxley, and Blake, Brody and Boston Herny; her mother, Mavis Todd of Oskaloosa, IA; a brother, William Todd Jr. of Indianola, IA; an "adopted" daughter, Tabatha McClendon of Oskaloosa; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Marlene was preceded in death by her father, William Todd Sr. Memorial services for Marlene will be held on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at Langkamp Funeral Chapel. The family will be present from 9:30 a.m. to service time to greet friends and relatives. Memorials may be made to the family, to be determined later.

Marlene Jean Herny

September 19, 1951 - March 4, 2025