Marlene A. Harmsen, 86, formally of Walcott passed away Sunday, September 16th, 2018, at Unity Point Trinity, Rock Island, after an extended illness. Funeral services will be held at Runge Mortuary, Davenport, on September 21, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. with visitation being one hour prior to funeral services. Burial will be at Davenport Memorial Park. Online tributes and condolences may be made at www.therungemorturary.com. Donations can be made to JDRF or HDC, Davenport. Marlene was born July 26, 1932, in Scott County to Richard and Verna (Illian) Puck. She married Elwood (Woody) Harmsen on February 24, 1951 at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Woody died August 2, 1989 in Iowa City. Marlene and Woody farmed south of Walcott, for 29 years. Marlene is a member of St Paul Lutheran Church and the Walcott Legion Auxiliary. She was a former member of the Women of the Moose and Singles in Agriculture. Marlene was formerly employed at Davenport Osteopathic Hospital for 17 years as nurse assistant. Additionally, Marlene was employed as a CNA at Ridgecrest Village for 25 years. Marlene is survived by sisters, Leila Dittmer, Veronna (Tootie) Sorgenfrey and Jean (Wally) Kelding; children: David (Monica) Harmsen, Mary (Tom) Burmeister, Rita (Ron) Fick and James (Lou Ann) Harmsen; grandchildren: Jill (Matt) Trannel, Kay (Bret) Dahlquist, Jon Burmeister, Ryan (Manisha) Harmsen, Lindsey (Chris) Gansemer, Brian Fick, Lee (Jordyn) Burmeister, Lacey Harmsen, Tyler Harmsen, Brent Fick, Garrett, (Kristyn) Harmsen; and great-grandchildren: Braden, Callen, Hannah, Greysen and Kaleb. Marlene was preceded in death by her husband, Woody, her son, Wayne, her parents, and sisters, Eileen Petersen and Eunice Puck. The family would like to thank the staff at Heartland Health Care Center – Moline, Arcadia Unit for their excellent care of Marlene during her stay.
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