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H. Marie Hurlbert, 80, of Amana, passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.
A funeral service celebrating Marie’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 20, 2014 at the Clover Ridge United Methodist Church in Walford, IA. Pastor Mike Townsley will officiate with burial in Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home on Sunday, October 19, 2014.
Survivors include her loving husband Gordon; her children, Clara (Neil) Krumei, Ron (Christene) Hurlbert, Randy Hurlbert and daughter in law Chris Hurlbert; grandchildren Shawn, Amanda, Crystal, Trevor, Tyler, Kelsey, Tessa and Megan; 10 great grandchildren; and her sisters Martha, Barbara, Alice and Joyce.
She was preceded in death by her son Rick Hurlbert.
Marie was born October 22, 1933 in Joplin, Missouri, the daughter of J. C. and Helen (Sandy) Dickson. Marie married Gordon R. Hurlbert on February 13, 1954 in Carthage, MO. Marie was employed as a library assistant for 10 years with Prairie High School and later retired as a receptionist with Farmers Saving Bank in Walford. She was an active member of the Clover Ridge United Methodist Church in Walford, enjoyed crafts, and volunteering at Lakeview Village in Amana. Marie was a big St. Louis Cardinals fan but recently made the switch to cheer for the Kansas City Royals!
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Palliative Care Unit at UIHC.