M. “Marlene” Harper

M. “Marlene” Harper

March 4, 1932-April 13, 2024

Marlene Harper, 92, formerly of New Hartford, passed away at Thuesen Cottage in Cedar Falls.  She was born in Hardin Township, daughter of George “Ward” and Neva (Brock) Bailey.  Marlene graduated from Iowa Falls High School, then married Robert Harper on January 13, 1951.  She worked in the New Hartford Schools, retiring in 2003.

Marlene was preceded in death by her parents; parents-in-law, Lyle and Clara Harper; husband, Bob; daughter, Kristi Gibbs; sister, Amy Smith; and sister-in-law, Joan Beall.  She is survived by her children:  Michael (Barb) Harper of New Hartford, Jack (Karolyn) Harper of West Des Moines and Karen (Jerry) Nielsen of Dike; 7 grandchildren: Amy Warnke, Matt Harper, Kandice Harper (Kyle Poorman), Chad Harper, Daniel Nielsen, Nick Nielsen, and Katie Nielsen; 4 great-grandchildren: Adam, Ruby, Gretta and Neva; and beloved nephews.

Marlene’s Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at St. Timothys United Methodist Church with Visitation the evening prior from 5-7:00 pm at Dahl-Van Hove-Schoof Funeral Home both of Cedar Falls.  Memorials may be directed to the Family for future designation.  More information and full obituary at www.DahlFuneralHome.com