Marcella “Lucine” died on Tuesday morning, September 24, 2019, at Taylor House in Des Moines. Burial will be in the Veteran’s Section, Newton Union Cemetery.
Marcella Lucine Owens, 88, the daughter of Clarence and Grace Marie (Blue) Marvin, was born June 17, 1931, in Coal City, Iowa. She was a graduate of the Centerville High School, Class of 1948.
On December 23, 1950, Lucine married Ira Francis Owens in Centerville. She devoted her life to her husband, children, and family. She enjoyed traveling, camping, watching TV, and crocheting. Lucine was a member of the Hilltown Christian Church, and attended the Newton Baptist Temple.
Lucine is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Vickie and Lynn Farmer of Cedar Rapids; son and daughter-in-law Steve and Kathi Owens of Newton; four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandson; a sister Freda Falkner of Mechanicsville; brother Jack Marvin of Centerville; nieces and nephews; and many good neighbors and friends.
Lucine was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Ira Francis Owens on March 15, 2008; a sister Norene; and two brothers, Harold and Mardell Marvin.
Picture and obituary from Pence~Reese Funeral Home, Newton, Iowa
Marcella Lucine Owens, 88, the daughter of Clarence and Grace Marie (Blue) Marvin, was born June 17, 1931, in Coal City, Iowa. She was a graduate of the Centerville High School, Class of 1948.
On December 23, 1950, Lucine married Ira Francis Owens in Centerville. She devoted her life to her husband, children, and family. She enjoyed traveling, camping, watching TV, and crocheting. Lucine was a member of the Hilltown Christian Church, and attended the Newton Baptist Temple.
Lucine is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Vickie and Lynn Farmer of Cedar Rapids; son and daughter-in-law Steve and Kathi Owens of Newton; four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandson; a sister Freda Falkner of Mechanicsville; brother Jack Marvin of Centerville; nieces and nephews; and many good neighbors and friends.
Lucine was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Ira Francis Owens on March 15, 2008; a sister Norene; and two brothers, Harold and Mardell Marvin.
Picture and obituary from Pence~Reese Funeral Home, Newton, Iowa
Marcella “Lucine” died on Tuesday morning, September 24, 2019, at Taylor House in Des Moines. Burial will be in the Veteran’s Section, Newton Union Cemetery.
Marcella Lucine Owens, 88, the daughter of Clarence and Grace Marie (Blue) Marvin, was born June 17, 1931, in Coal City, Iowa. She was a graduate of the Centerville High School, Class of 1948.
On December 23, 1950, Lucine married Ira Francis Owens in Centerville. She devoted her life to her husband, children, and family. She enjoyed traveling, camping, watching TV, and crocheting. Lucine was a member of the Hilltown Christian Church, and attended the Newton Baptist Temple.
Lucine is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Vickie and Lynn Farmer of Cedar Rapids; son and daughter-in-law Steve and Kathi Owens of Newton; four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandson; a sister Freda Falkner of Mechanicsville; brother Jack Marvin of Centerville; nieces and nephews; and many good neighbors and friends.
Lucine was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Ira Francis Owens on March 15, 2008; a sister Norene; and two brothers, Harold and Mardell Marvin.
Picture and obituary from Pence~Reese Funeral Home, Newton, Iowa
Marcella Lucine Owens, 88, the daughter of Clarence and Grace Marie (Blue) Marvin, was born June 17, 1931, in Coal City, Iowa. She was a graduate of the Centerville High School, Class of 1948.
On December 23, 1950, Lucine married Ira Francis Owens in Centerville. She devoted her life to her husband, children, and family. She enjoyed traveling, camping, watching TV, and crocheting. Lucine was a member of the Hilltown Christian Church, and attended the Newton Baptist Temple.
Lucine is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Vickie and Lynn Farmer of Cedar Rapids; son and daughter-in-law Steve and Kathi Owens of Newton; four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandson; a sister Freda Falkner of Mechanicsville; brother Jack Marvin of Centerville; nieces and nephews; and many good neighbors and friends.
Lucine was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Ira Francis Owens on March 15, 2008; a sister Norene; and two brothers, Harold and Mardell Marvin.
Picture and obituary from Pence~Reese Funeral Home, Newton, Iowa
