Marlene Lovonne Grove
October 25, 2013
Marlene Lovonne Grove, 74, passed away Friday, October 25, 2013 under hospice care at her home in Des Moines, Iowa. She was born February 21, 1939 in Webster City, Iowa to James and Vanetta Kepler.
Marlene worked for EMCO Doors until her retirement. She is survived by her sons, Vincent Grove and Keven Grove, both of Des Moines, grandson, John Grove, sister, Sandy Snyder and brother, James Kepler.
Marlene was preceded in death by her husband, John D. Grove, daughter, Janell Grove, her parents, and sister, Garnett Davis.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 2, 2013 at Saylorville Church, 6429 NW 6th Drive, Des Moines, Iowa. The family will greet friends from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. prior to the service at the church. Burial will follow at Laurel Hill Cemetery.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Tracy Sayre Fitzgerald
11/01/2013
My prayers are with you at this time. I am so proud of you kevin for becoming the man you are today. Love you brother, I cant be there with you today, but I will be with you in spirit. May God bless you and your family.
Mynita Boll
10/31/2013
Vincent and Kevin,
I have fond memories of visiting your family while growing up. I always enjoyed your family. Aunt Marlene was always a gracious hostess. I also remembered her desire to sing and overcome her fear of doing so in front of an audience. To that end, we sang a duet at my parents Silver wedding anniversary. I enjoyed the time we spent together practicing for that event. She is singing in heaven now for our Lord. She will be missed. God Bless you both and comfort you in the days and weeks to come.
Denice Grove
10/29/2013
Dear Cousins,
My thoughts and prayers are with you both. Aunt Marlene is at peace now and spending time with the family members that left before her.
Lorri Cluney
10/28/2013
Your mom was a sweet woman. I am glad to have got to have her as a part of my life. My prayers are with you.
Keven Grove
10/28/2013
I thank everyone for they're kind words. Also to hear of special times spent with my mother streanthens my thoughts of her and how she touched lives other than my own. My mother truly played a part in every aspect of my life and she will be dearly missed. Aside of my own selfishness however I know that she now is at peace with the Lord, never to feel the sarrow or pain that can be attached to this world and for that I rejoice. Please rejoice with me. She left this world as she wanted; at home and naturally. All the knowledge and technology of this world could not have kept her past her God given time. And if it had, it would only have been of His will. I had a friend that had multiple procedures of all the latest science and technology to remedy his failing heart and the Lord still called him home. The Lord may have allowed that to work but In the same respect that He gives us that knowledge and technology. He also has the power to heal. A healing was not His will this time but a homecoming! Let's all please rejoice in that belief that my mother is at home with her heavenly father I pray in Jesus name Amen!
10/28/13
10/28/2013
Vincent and Keven, Sending you my sincere sympathy and to let you know that that you both are in my thoughts and prayers. I have many fond memories of your Mother. She has been in my life since I was a young girl. May God's love bring peace to your heart. I love you both.
Brenda Fees Wheeler & Jim Fees
10/28/2013
Many more sincere, Kind thoughts Than words could quite convey Are in this note of sympathy that comes to you today And with this heartfelt message, too, There goes an earnest prayer That it may help to comfort you to know that Jesus is always there. Sorry for your lost. Your Mother is in a great place. God Bless love Brenda & jim.
Jill Andreano
10/28/2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you..May the memories of your Mother carry you through this trying time..If there is anything I can do please do let me know...
Effie Alean Gross
10/26/2013
Vincent and Keven, I'm so sorry for the loss of your mother. She loved you both very much, and I know you loved her, too. She is with her Lord and Savior, Jesus. Together they are with your dad and many other family members. My prayers are with you. I love you both. God keep you in His care.