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Please join us as we come together to celebrate the beautiful life of Marne’ and all of the love, laughter, creativity, and memories she shared with so many people.Rather than a traditional funeral service, we want this afternoon to be a true celebration of the person we knew and loved — a time to remember Marne’ through the stories, people, passions, and little things that made her who she was.
Come eat, talk, laugh, look through pictures, share memories, and learn a little more about all the beautiful parts of Marne’.
Maybe you knew her through family, work, church, knitting, shopping trips, or simply as an amazing friend from years ago. However Marne’ came into your life, you knew a piece of the woman we were so lucky to love, and we hope you'll come help us celebrate all of those pieces together.
Saturday, September 19, 2026
3:00–5:00 PM
Murray Conference Center
Living History Farms
12234 Douglas Parkway
Urbandale, IA 50323
Please enter through Gate 4 on Douglas Avenue. The Murray Conference Center is not accessible from the main Hickman Road entrance.
Light refreshments will be served.
🌻 Come As You Are
You do not have to speak or share a story out loud. If you'd like, you can share a favorite memory, write something down for our family, bring a photograph, or simply come and be with us.
Your presence and support mean more to our family than you know.
🌻 Bring a Sunflower for Marne’
Marne’ loved sunflowers. If you'd like, please bring a sunflower in her honor and help us fill the room with something she loved.
🌻 Can’t Be With Us in Person?
If you can’t join us in person, you can still be part of Marne’s celebration.
Send us a favorite photo, write down a memory, record a voice message or short video, or simply send us a few words about the Marne’ you knew.
Truly, we’ll take anything. We love talking about her, hearing stories about her, and discovering memories of her through the people who loved her.
We would be honored to include your memories in her celebration and keep them for our family.
Please send photos, stories, voice messages, or videos to:
515-639-7364
[email protected]
If possible, please send them by September 14.
Please feel free to share this invitation with anyone who knew and loved Marne’. We would love to celebrate her with everyone whose life she touched.
🌻 Our Afternoon Together
3:00–3:30 PM | Arrive, Eat & Remember
Come in, find a seat, visit with family and friends, enjoy some food, look through photographs and pieces of Marne’s life, and leave a written memory if you'd like.
3:30–3:40 PM | Gather & Take Your Seats
We’ll take a few minutes for everyone to settle in before we begin remembering Marne’ together.
3:40–3:50 PM | Welcome & Prayer
3:50–4:05 PM | Marne’ Through the Years
Photos and memories from the different chapters of her life.
4:05–4:20 PM | Stories From Her Family
Stories, laughs, lessons, and memories of the moments that made Marne’ Marne’.
4:20–4:35 PM | Stories From the People Who Loved Her
If you'd like to share a favorite memory or story about Marne’, we'd love to hear it.
4:35–4:45 PM | Marne’ in Her Own Words
A chance to hear some of the words and creativity she left behind.
4:45–4:50 PM | Closing Words & Prayer
4:50–5:20 PM | Stay Awhile
Eat. Talk. Laugh. Tell another story. Look at another picture. Give another hug. Spend a little more time together.
There is no need to arrive with the perfect words. Just come as you are, with whatever piece of Marne’ you knew and loved. 🌻
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