Marlene Lierow
January 16, 2014
Marlene J. Lierow passed away, on January 16, 2014. She was born on her parent’s (Floyd and Martha Rodgers) farm on November 27, 1933 near Oskaloosa, Iowa. Marlene married James D. Lierow on June 8, 1952 in Oskaloosa, Iowa. Jim and Marlene farmed in Oskaloosa before moving to Ottumwa, Iowa to manage a fuel business they purchased. They later moved to Des Moines in 1968 where Jim worked for the US Army and Marlene held secretarial positions with the United Methodist church and conference and later the Des Moines Public schools until her retirement in 1995.
Marlene is survived by her son James Jr. (Debra) Lierow of Cooperstown, NY; daughter Judy (Bruce) Scapecchi of Des Moines; son, Jeffrey D. Lierow of Des Moines; daughter-in-law Marcy Sherfey, Sherwood, OR; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, son, Jerry D. Lierow and husband, Jim.
Funeral services will be held at 11a.m. Monday, January 20, 2014 at Fort Des Moines United Methodist Church, 6205 SW 9th Street followed by burial at Forest Cemetery in Oskaloosa, Iowa. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service Monday at the church.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Fort Des Moines United Methodist Church.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Cheryl Bolden
01/20/2014
Sorry to hear of the passing of such a kind lady. Spent many enjoyable hours in her kitchen.
Dave Johnston
01/20/2014
Jim, Sue and I are very sorry for your loss -- and sorry for losing track of you for so many years.
Roy (Mac) McConkey & Carol (McConkey) Martin
01/19/2014
We are very sorry for your loss. Jim and Marlene meant a great deal to us and our folks. They used to babysit Carol and me when we were little. When I brought our Mom (Dorothy, passed last year) back from Albuquerque for visits we would often have lunch together. They are missed.
Marc Harding
01/19/2014
Sorry to hear that Marlene is gone. I'll be with you all in spirit on Monday, as I have commitments on the Minnesota border I can't change. Would love to hear or see you later that day if it works out. Many good thoughts of the Lierow family, including how Jim and Marlene met. Recently came across photos from the 70s of the family, including Jerry. How time flies.
Beverly Nolte
01/18/2014
I'm very sorry to hear about the death of Marlene. She lived a long and full life and I know you will miss her dearly. A kind and gentle woman she was and a very special person. I enjoyed having both Jim and Marlene as members of our United Methodism Volunteer in Mission work team especially on the trip to Russia. A fun experience and I remember the Lierows fondly. Blessings to you all.
Bill and Mary Beck
01/18/2014
It was our good fortune for 23 years to have lived across the street from the Lierows.
We have many fond memories of Jim, Marlene and their four children.
Even though we cannot be with you on Monday, our prayers are with the family.
Chris Nelson & Karen Kinkel
01/18/2014
We love you and our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.