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2023
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Marlene Milota Obituary
Marlene A. Milota
August 29, 1942 - October 10, 2023
Marlene A. Milota, 81, of Eldridge, IA, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2023.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 15, 2023, from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. at the Runge Mortuary. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 16, 2023, at Risen Christ Lutheran Church. She will be laid to rest in Davenport Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorials may be made in Marlene's name to Scott County Humane Society or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.rungemortuary.com.
Marlene was born August 29, 1942, to Benjamin and Helen "Lucille" (Orr) Butt in Rockford, IL. On June 1, 1963, she was united in marriage to Robert Milota in Charlotte, IA. Marlene worked as a hairdresser at her own salon, Marlene's Beauty Shop, for 28 years.
Marlene always loved being outside, she loved gardening and her flowers. She loved spending time with her family. She always went the extra mile to make everyone's life better.
Those left to cherish her memory include her loving husband of 60 years, Robert Milota; children: Troy Milota, Robin Schilling, Leslie (George) Hepting, and Chad (Brenda) Milota; and grandchildren: Alexis Hepting, Bailey Hepting, Andrew Milota, Benjamin Milota, Sam Schilling, Claire Schilling, Gabriel Milota, and Grant Milota.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother and sister-in-law, Maurice and Alice Butt; nephew, Gilbert Butt; and son-in-law, Glenn Schilling.
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Nancy Craig
October 14, 2023
Bob and family, so sorry to see of Marlene´s passing it brought back many nice memories. Sending love, sympathy and many blessings to all.
Stacie Bedford
October 14, 2023
So very saddened to hear of your Wonderful Mother´s passing. She was one of the sweetest souls I have met. God bless you all.
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3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
The Runge Mortuary and Crematory838 East Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA 52807
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