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Barbara Marcus
BARBARA ANN MARCUS
Marion
Barbara Ann Marcus, 77, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2016, in Cedar Rapids, following a one-year battle with cancer. Per Barbara's wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 25, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion, conducted by Vicki Standley. The family will greet friends one hour before the service at the funeral home. Private committal service will take place at a later date.
Barbara was born Sept. 26, 1938, in Chicago, the only child of Jack and Helen (Blecha) Marcus, who preceded her in death. She taught high school English for over 30 years at Lemont High School in Lemont, Ill., and was also very active with the high school drama club. Barb got the nickname "squeaky as a mouse" which turned into a lifelong love of collecting mice. She never married and after retiring she moved to Cedar Rapids to be close to her extended family. Once in Cedar Rapids, Barb joined the First United Methodist Church in Marion where she became active in many church activities including a Christian clown troupe, Methodist women group and many Bible studies.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to First United Methodist Church in Marion or the American Cancer Society.
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