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Marian A. (Stork) Otto

Rosary with Visitation to follow: Friday, December 6, 2024, 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M., Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 24116 Marian Avenue, Glenwood, Iowa.

Mass of Christian Burial: Friday, December 6, 2024, 10:00 A.M., Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 24116 Marian Avenue, Glenwood, Iowa.

Marian Otto, 94 of Glenwood, Iowa passed away December 4, 2024 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She was born December 12, 1929 in Wall Lake, Iowa to Carl and Lena (Schad) Stork. Following high school, Marian took real estate courses to become a realtor.

Marian was united in marriage to Roger Otto. To this union three daughters were born, Ann, Kay and Jeanne. She enjoyed raising her family.  Marian sold property for Jim Hughes Real Estate for many years. She was an avid golfer and bridge player. She was a faithful member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church.

Preceding Marian in passing were her parents, husband, and daughter Ann Smock and grandson John Balkus. Survivors include her daughters Kay (Roger) Shaw of Glenwood, Iowa; Jeanne (Sam) Pelletteri of Waukee, Iowa; grandchildren; brother Mark Stork; nieces, nephews, extended relatives and friends.

Interment, Glenwood Cemetery, Glenwood, Iowa.

Memorials may be made to Holy Rosary Church.

10 Condolences

  • Ann Staiert Posted December 4, 2024 2:48 pm

    Prayers to the family. Marian was one of a kind!

  • Michelle Millar Posted December 4, 2024 5:25 pm

    One of the classiest ladies I’ve known!

  • Laurene Tarvin Posted December 4, 2024 11:22 pm

    Marion was quite a lady and such a wonderful example to others in our parish.

  • Peggy Kruse Posted December 5, 2024 7:14 am

    Marian was a good neighbor and good friend. My condolences to Kay and all family members.

  • margaret osborn Posted December 5, 2024 2:42 pm

    Kay, your mom sure was a special lady, her perfectly styled hairstyle always and I also loved her fancy decorated walker. we all knew when she got to Holy Rosary church for 10am Mass.. How loving it was that you went to visit your mom almost daily..

  • Emery Ramos Posted December 5, 2024 9:20 pm

    It was a privilege to care of you. My thoughts and prayers are with Kay, Jeanne, and all family. Rest in peace.

  • Red Oak Class of 1969 Posted December 6, 2024 9:43 am

    Kay,
    The RO Class of 1969 extends its deepest sympathy to you and your family.

  • Tom and Linda Nisely Posted December 6, 2024 10:25 am

    Our heartfelt sympathy to the family. Marion was a special lady and friend. I will cherish the memories of our many bridge games together.

  • Ron and Debra Hines Posted December 8, 2024 8:23 am

    Marian was a great lady. She encouraged me to join Catholic Daughters. She was our realtor when we listed our home. We have many fond memories of Marian throughout the years. Our sincere sympathies to Kay, Roger, and family.

  • Dan Sandy Benscoter Posted December 9, 2024 7:53 pm

    Our Hearts and Prayers are always with Marian’s Dear Family. God Bless
    Dan Sandy Benscoter
    Detroit Lakes Minnesota

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