Kevin Marlenee
November 25, 2007
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Kevin A. Marlenee, 50 of Des Moines passed away Sunday, November 25 of lung cancer at Taylor House Hospice. His parents, Ben E. and Joan Marlenee, preceded him in death.
Kevin was an Army Veteran and worked as a CPA, a registered nurse and was a licensed taxidermist. Most recently he worked as a volunteer for the American Red Cross focusing on disease prevention and control for HIV/AIDS making presentations at local schools and community events.
Music was an important part of Kevin’s life; whether playing piano, singing in Karaoke contests or having a sing-along of the latest tunes with his children. He enjoyed snow-skiing and water sports with his family.
Kevin was an avid outdoorsman. He especially loved to bow hunt for elk in Colorado, Montana and Idaho and also bow hunted for deer and turkey. He even worked as a guide in Montana.
Survivors include his children, Angela, David and Amber Marlenee of Des Moines; Brandie, Ben and Nicolle Marlenee of Live Oak, Florida; grandchildren Lidia and Matthew of Des Moines; sisters, Karyl (Gayle) Palmer of Dallas Center, Kayla Fasci of Chandler Arizona, Krista (William) Schroeder of Elgin, Illinois; brother Kurt Marlenee of West Des Moines; two nieces and four nephews and his grandmother Greta Marlenee of Anamosa.
Visitation will be from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. with a Memorial Service immediately following at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, November 30th at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway. Memorials may be directed to the family.
Leslie Lewis (Braden)
12/01/2007
Amber,Angela,David
I am so sorry to hear that your dad passed away. It seems like just yesterday you were all born. My thoughts are with each of you. Keep your head up.
Your babysitter, Leslie
Coach Howard
11/30/2007
david,
so sorry to hear about your dad. im stuck here at school and can't make it over.
give me a call 238-3770 is my cell and we can talk
hope you are hanging in there
let me know if you need anything
stop up anytime or come to a game
hang in there pal
coach
Donna & Wayne Pearson
11/30/2007
Amber & family,
We were so sorry to hear of the death of your Dad and send our love and sympathy to you. We know this must be a very difficult time for you, as it always is hard to say good-bye to someone we love. We pray God will bless all of you with His comfort, peace and strength during this time. Cherish the special memories you have - they become more cherished as time goes by.
P.S.
Take care, Amber, you are a very special young lady. I don't know your family, but I'm so grateful I got to know you back when you were in my class at Faith. God has special plans for your life and He will always be there for you.
Love, Donna
Crissy Ague-Link
11/30/2007
I met Kevin over 10 years ago during nursing school. During that year we became good friends. I enjoyed listening to his stories about his children, hunting, skiing, and of his family. He was always full of Love for his children, their mothers, and his family. Our paths seldom crossed after school, but when they did our friendship just picked up again as if we talked everyday.
Remember Kevin, you still owe me one, or two, or three...for taking notes in class so you could go deer hunting.
Watch over your children and enjoy spending time with your parents.
I will miss you Kevin.
Crissy
Carol Aina
11/29/2007
I met Kevin in high school when he was a sophomore and I was a freshman. Kevin always had a smile and was quick to laugh. I have fond memories of visiting his previous home in Earlham and several trips to his father's coin shop. Unfortunately, I lost contact with Kevin when he was stationed in Germany and only ran into him a few times after that. I felt a sense of peace reading about all of Kevin's children and grandchildren and knowing that Kevin must have had a lot of love in his life. His legacy will live on through his many loved ones.
My deepest sympathy to Kevin's family.
Carol Aina (Maiden name Carol Hartshorn)
Richard & Malinda Foster , Katie (& Aaron), Annie,
11/29/2007
Kurt, Krista, Karyl, Kayla,
Angela, David, Amber,
Brandie, Ben, Nicole
Please know that we are thinking and praying for all of you. It is always a tough time when a person steps from here into eternity, when we are the ones left behind.
We do have memories of Kevin as you kids were growing up. I remember even staying at the home place...(Ben & Joan's) a couple of times.
There was plenty of hunting to go around, and Kevin did that several times at our place. I remember chatting about the fun skiing in Colorado...and always wondered what that would be like to ski on the mountains.
I'm sure there are plenty of mountains by his mansion. :)
Praying for all of you.
Reva Arends
11/29/2007
Angela, David, and Amber,
Our family shares your grief at the loss of your father! Please know that we are praying for you.
Reva Arends
Karen Nehring
Dale and Lori Arends
(cousins of Malinda Taylor Foster)
Jane Grace
11/29/2007
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss of your Dad and brother. I knew Kevin at a very young age and remember sulking long enough that he would take me fishing with him and Jan in Storm Lake. I also saw my share of pheasants and deer he would bring to the farm after the big hunt. He always loved a big adventure.
Keep your memories close to your heart and he will always be with you. Remember you have a strong extended family that cares for you and loves you very much.
With love, Jane and Joe Grace
Gary & Sandy Nielsen
11/30/2007
Please know that we are thinking of you and praying for you in your time of sorrow.
We didn't know Keven very well only that he was your father and that you loved him reguardless of all of the trials of life. Just as we are to love our Heavenly Father,reguardless of trials, with all our heart, we have love for one another. We pray that our Lord Jesus Christ will give you strength and comfort to see you through your time of grieving. God Bless and know that Jesus loves you and we do too.
Julie Brandt
11/28/2007
Please know Kevin touched many lives with his kind ways. I am glad to have had the opportunity to know Kevin and see his impact on others. I am sorry he has left so many children without thier father, but am so glad he was able to make some big changes before he passed on.
Dawn Cain (Costco)
11/29/2007
Kurt, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother, May the Lord be with you and your family as you remember your brother Kevin forever.
Mary Kruger Eyler
11/28/2007
Kevin's volunteer work at the American Red Cross was very much appreciated. He took pride in his work and always smiled when receiving a warm complement from staff members. His office "corner" is empty now but we will always know who worked there and deligently designed brochures and offered to assist wherever he was needed. As the volunteer director, I could always count on Kevin to fill-in at the front desk. Thanks Kevin for all you did for the Red Cross.
Maryann Sinkler
11/28/2007
Greetings.
As you may already know, Kevin recently spent a year working at the Central Iowa Chapter of the Red Cross. He became part of our crew - carrying his coffee cup around in the mornings and helping out in a variety of ways. He spent most of his time here working for our Disease Prevention Education programming. Perhaps his most noteworthy efforts were in helping to create multiple brochures which we put into immediate use and which are still used today to educate our community. Kevin's time at the Red Cross was very helpful to us and I believe also helped Kevin feel like part of a team and know that he was doing good work.
Please know we are thinking of you in this time of loss.