Marlene Ardis Grunig

Marlene A. Grunig, age 87, of Storm Lake, Iowa died Monday, December 14, 2015 at Methodist Manor Retirement Community in Storm Lake. Funeral services will be held Friday, December 18, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Storm Lake. Burial will follow in the Buena Vista Memorial Park Cemetery in Storm Lake. Visitation will take place Thursday, December 17, 2015 from 5-7:00 p.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements. Marlene Ardis Olson was born July 12, 1928 in Albert City, Iowa, the daughter of Emmanuel and Hedvig (Hultman) Olson. In 1941, Marlene was baptized at the Assembly of God Church in Storm Lake. She was later confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church in Storm Lake in 1947. Marlene attended Albert City Consolidated School until third grade, then attended school in Early for one year. She moved to Storm Lake where she finished school, graduating in 1946. On May 18, 1947, Marlene was united in marriage to Lester Louis Grunig at St. John Lutheran Church in Storm Lake. Together they were blessed with three children: Tom, Susan, and Mary. Marlene continued to stay active at St. John Lutheran Church, volunteering for the Ladies Aid, Altar Guild, and as a Sunday school teacher. She will be remembered for always putting Christ at the center of her life. A special memory of Marlene’s was her trip to Europe. She also enjoyed attending and watching Iowa Hawkeye Football games. Most of all, Marlene loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Those left to cherish her memory include her children: Tom (Kristin) Grunig of Sergeant Bluff, Iowa; Susan Miller of Littleton, Colorado; Mary (Terry) Parson of Storm Lake, Iowa; grandchildren: Ben Grunig of Arvada, Colorado; Kelly Grunig of Sioux City, Iowa; Chad (Kelsey) Miller of Centreville, Virginia; Sean Miller of Littleton, Colorado; Kara (Edwin) Lorenzo of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Tyler (Melinda) Parson of Holstein, Iowa; great grandchildren: Alexis and Azik Lester Grunig of Parker, Colorado; Belle and Cayden Hathaway of Sioux City, Iowa; Lina and Adonis Lorenzo of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Silas and Deacon Parson of Holstein, Iowa; sister-in-law, Marian Kjolhede of Alta, Iowa; brother-in-law, Charles (Dorothy) Perrin of Cherokee, Iowa; many nieces and nephews; extended family and friends. Marlene was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lester Grunig in 2013; step-father, John Harrison; sisters: Doris (Howard) Hall, Joyce Perrin, Arleta Cossman; son-in-law, Michael Miller; and brothers-in-law: Roy (Gladys) Grunig, Arnold Kjolhede, Ansgar (Lorna) Forsberg, Joseph (Ellen) Heun.

Marlene Ardis Grunig

July 12, 1928 - December 14, 2015