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Lorna Sweeney
LORNA SWEENEY
Marion
Lorna Sweeney, 85, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on June 30, 2018, at UnityPoint-St. Luke's Hospital after a sudden illness. She is survived by her sister, Gale Banghart; son, Kevin Sweeney (and Shelia); daughter, Kristi Larios; her loving grandchildren, Cassie Sweeney (and Anthony), Brent Sweeney (and Tonya), Seth Martin (and Hannah) and Gabriel Larios; great-grandchildren, Zion, Dakota, Tillian and Brooke; niece, Melody Clanton; great-niece, Chelsie Miller; and great-great-nephews, Brandon and Jackson.
Lorna always had a warm heart and welcomed everyone. She was loved by many friends and family who called her Grandma. She always will be loved and cherished! A private family gathering was held at the gravesite at 5:30 p.m. Friday, July 6, 2018.
Condolences may be sent to 684 Eighth Ave., Marion, IA 52302.
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