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Marvin Pickering Obituary
Winterset
Marvin D. Pickering, 65, of Winterset, died Saturday at the Madison County Memorial Hospital in Winterset. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, January 26, 2012, at McCalley-Collins Funeral Home in Winterset. Following the funeral service his body will be cremated with the cremains being interred in the Union Chapel Cemetery in Madison County at a later date.
Marv was born on May 7, 1946, at Des Moines, Iowa to Roy and Hazel (Moorman) Pickering. He grew up in Winterset and graduated from Winterset High School in 1964. Having lived several years in Carlisle he returned to Winterset in 1992 and had worked for Mahle Tennex as a machine operator. He was married to his long time companion Diana Kay Brown Donham. Marv had been a member of the Knights of Columbus.
Marv is survived by his wife, Diana Pickering of Winterset; children, Andy (Nicky) Pickering of Winterset, Adam (Amy) Pickering of Carlisle, Mindy (Brent) Spainhower of Des Moines, and Molly Pickering of Carlisle; step-children, Gary (Miranda) Donham of Winterset, Tim (Rene Cain) Donham of Winterset, and Kim (Dan) Hutchinson of Des Moines; sister, Sue (Jim) Mease of Winterset; six grandchildren; and eight step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and step-daughter, Rae Lynn Donham.
Visitation will be Wednesday from noon to 8 p.m. at McCalley-Collins Funeral Home. A rosary will be recited at 5 p.m. His family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorials may be directed to his family for a future designation.
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Joyce Warren
January 26, 2012
Very saddened by Marv's passing. Rest in peace my friend.
Deanna Thorn
January 26, 2012
I remember marv as a funny, kind heart, loving man! My thoughts and prayers go out to all his family and friends!
Debbie Holliday
January 26, 2012
Sue - so sorry. Thinking of you.
mari mansker
January 25, 2012
here is to you marv you have the wonderful kids ever who care about you
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mari mansker
January 25, 2012
so sorry to hear about your dad Mindy, Adam, Andy, and Molly he is now in a better place and not suffering. I know how it is to loss a dad because i lost mine 1 year ago and my husband lost his 5 years ago.
Mari (kibbie) Mansker and family
Sandy Peterson
January 24, 2012
Sue,
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Connie Baker
January 24, 2012
Diana & Family
So sorry to hear about Marvin. The memories will help alot .
Carolyn Hansen
January 24, 2012
Sue and Family, I first met Marv three weeks after Gordon and I were married. We were attending their high school class reunion. I was just a "tad" worried when Marv took him into town - for what I wasn't sure then and I'm not sure now, all I know was that I might not see my new bridegroom for awhile. Marv and Gordon had a very long, special, friendship and brotherhood. I send you my thoughts, prayers and support. Gordon will be with you the next couple of days. Please know we're always here for you and lean on us if you need us.
January 24, 2012
I went to school with Marvin. I remember the fun and laughter. That was Marvin. If there was fun to be had he would take you with him. I will miss you my old friend. Jan Thomas McCurry Milford NH
January 24, 2012
Sue, I am so sorry for your loss. My only sister passed away on New Year's Eve, so I totally understand your grief. May God Bless your family. Ardith (Weems) Keplinger, Mt Ayr, Iowa
Shelly Schuster (McCleish)
January 24, 2012
I was so sorry to hear of your loss.
Shelly Schuster (McCleish)
January 24, 2012
Andy - I was so sorry to hear of your loss.
Mark McCulley
January 24, 2012
Pick, Nicky and Girls, Renee and I wish to express our heartfelt condolences with the passing of your father. We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.
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