Marlene Vera Burns, 77 of Williamsburg, died Friday, September 5, 2025 at the Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha. Celebration of life: 6 p.m. Friday, September 12, 2025, Teahen Funeral Home. Burial at a later date. Friends may visit with the family on Friday before service from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Teahen Funeral Home.
Marlene is survived by her husband, Allan Burns of 35 years; four children, Paul (Katie) Manrique of Florida, Debbie (Dennis) Pyle of Cedar Rapids, Stacy (John) Perez of Van Horne and Jenny Rogers of Virginia; 12 grandchildren, Micha, Tzion, Caitlyn, Ryan, Heather, Micheal, Shawn, Destiny, Eli, David, Steph and Alric; 7 great-grandchildren; and two siblings, Keith Hudepohl of Marengo and Julie (Dave) Hohenshell of Cedar Rapids.
Marlene was preceded in death by her sister-in-law, Deb Hudepohl.
Marlene Vera Hudepohl was born on December 29, 1947 daughter of Milton and Zelma (Chase) Hudepohl in Williamsburg. She attended business college and then went on to beauty college. Marlene was united in marriage to Allan Burns on June 9, 1990 in Tiffin. She was a secretary at Kirkwood Community College for many years.
Marlene was an avid reader and was involved in a couple of book clubs where they enjoyed books and sharing recipes and food. She loved walking and traveling with her husband down to Florida in their trailer every winter, going to the beach and listening to gospel bluegrass music especially, The Garms Family. Most of all she adored her time with her grandchildren and spending time with her family.
Instead of flowers family request memorials may be directed to The Shueyville Church All God’s Children daycare in Marlene’s name.
Online condolences can be left at www.teahenfuneralhome.com.
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