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INTERMENT: Glenwood Cemetery, Glenwood, Iowa
Marie Ellen Cole, 91, of Glenwood, Iowa entered into eternal rest on Jan. 28, 2011 at Glen Haven Home. She was born Aug. 9, 1919 in Moravia, Iowa to Wencil & Bernice (Beaty) Coulson.
Marie was united in marriage to Chauncy Reamer Cole in Tiffin, Iowa on June 28, 1940. To this union four children were born, Colin, Royce, Marlene and Cecil.
Marie enjoyed being a homemaker and was known for making delicious baked goods and jelly. She enjoyed selling Avon from 1957-2008. Marie was a member of Eastern Star and Grace United Methodist Church. She volunteered at the Mills County Museum, enjoyed quilting, playing bridge, bowling and walking. She was inducted into the Iowa Bowling Hall of Fame. Marie was a loyal fan at her children and grandchildren’s sporting events as they were growing up. She also liked to watch sports on television. Her kind and gentle spirit will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Preceding Marie in death were her parents, husband Chauncey in 1973, brothers, Clel and Harold Harvey as well as sister, Gustel. She is survived by her children, Colin & wife Evalyn Cole of Leonard, Minnesota; Royce Cole & Sue Fredricks of Omaha, Nebraska; Marlene & husband Harry Jennings of High Springs, Florida; Cecil & wife Emily Cole of Omaha, Nebraska; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; sister, Charlene Hux of Bettendorf, Iowa; nieces, nephews, extended relatives and a host of friends.
Visitation:Monday, January 31, 2011
6:30 PM
212 South Locust
Glenwood, IA51534
Service:Tuesday, February 1, 2011
10:30 AM
212 South Locust
Glenwood, IA51534
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