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Marianne Ahrold, 99, of Burlington, Iowa, died Monday, January 20, 2014 at the Burlington Care Center, Burlington, Iowa. She was born on July 8, 1914 in Burlington, Iowa, the daughter of Valeen Ida Hertzler and Norval Francis Prugh. She married Robert Ahrold in Burlington, Iowa, in 1942. He died on January 3, 2013.
She graduated from Burlington High School and then graduated from Burlington Junior College where she was chosen outstanding girl graduate. She then graduated cum laude from the University of Iowa in 1935. She did graduate work in theater at the Pasadena Play House in California and the University of Iowa. She then moved to Des Moines where she wrote and produced two nationally aired radio shows: The Adventures of Jane Arden and Youth Courageous.
She married Lieutenant Robert Ahrold in 1942 and following WW II returned to Burlington to raise their family.
In Burlington she was very active in community projects. She was one of the founders of Players Workshop. She was president and board member and acted in more than 100 plays on the Players Workshop stage, winning many awards for her acting talent.
Among her many community activities she wrote the Semi-Centennial Pageant performed at Bracewell Stadium. She also wrote the script for numerous benefit style shows. She was also one of the founders of South Hill Park Top O the Town Festival.
She is survived by three children, Robert Liam Robbin (Kyle Warren) Ahrold of New York City, New York, Mari Jill Ahrold of Alexandria, Virginia and Jon Eldon (Linda Kern Schneider) Ahrold of Burlington, Iowa; three granddaughters, Lauren Jill (William) Bailey, Elizabeth Kern Ahrold and Tierney Kyle (Geoffrey) Lorenz; three grandsons, Spencer Ahrold Seibert, Elliot Ahrold Seibert and Eldon Edward (Kate Strembicki) Ahrold; one great-granddaughter, Beatrice Rose Ahrold; one great- grandson, August Liam Bailey; and one sister, Sherry Reynolds of Arlington, Virginia; several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert; two brothers, Eldon and Burton; and one daughter, Shawn Majella Ahrold.
Funeral services for Marianne Ahrold will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Christ Episcopal Church, Burlington, Iowa. Rev. Patricia Cashman will officiate. A luncheon in the Fellowship Hall will immediately follow the funeral service. Interment will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery at 2:00 p.m.. A memorial has been established for Hope Haven Area Development Center. Condolences may be left at www.prughfuneralservice.com.
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R. Arlene Albers, age 78, of Newton and formerly of Grandview, died Monday afternoon, January 20, 2014, at the Skiff Medical Center in Newton. The daughter of Carl and Ruth Phillips Anthony, she was born on November 7, 1935 in Grandview. She married Ernest ‘Ernie’ E. Albers on February 23, 1958 in Grandview.
Arlene graduated from Grandview High School. She was a school bus driver for L & M Schools for 18 years. She was an active member of the Grandview Community Bible Church especially serving in the AWANA and all children’s ministries. She was also a member of TOPS.
Her family includes her husband, Ernie; four daughters, Wanda & DeWayne Dusenberry of Muscatine, Teresa & Jim Heiling of Sioux City, Carol & John Smith of Hallsville, Missouri, and Marie & Curt Henderson of Newton; 13 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; two sisters, Janice Brockett of Muscatine and Wanda & Bob Gael of Cedar Rapids; two brothers, Keith Anthony of What Cheer and Lyndol Anthony of Dubuque; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; 2 grandsons; 2 great grandchildren; and a brother-in-law, Dick Brockett.
The funeral ceremony for Arlene Albers will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 25, 2014, at the Grandview Community Bible Church with Rev. Darryl Erickson officiating. Burial will follow at the Grandview Cemetery. The family will meet friends from 10:00 to 11:00 AM on Saturday at the church. A fellowship lunch will follow the burial at the Grandview Community Bible Church Fellowship Center.
A Memorial Fund has been established for the benefit of the Make A Wish Foundation and the Skiff Cancer Center.
The Dudgeon-McCulley Funeral Home in Wapello is providing the care and arrangements for Arlene Albers. Condolences may be left and viewed at www.dudgeonmcculley.com.
