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Jack Matthew Schleier
Jack Matthew Schleier
Marion
Jack Matthew Schleier, 5, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. Funeral Mass will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1790 14th Street, Marion, Iowa. A private family graveside committal will be held.
Jack was born on September 9, 2019, to Victoria and Matthew Schleier. Jack loved to play with his family and friends, listen to stories, swing, build forts, draw, sing, dance, collect acorns, make people laugh, and give big hugs. His joyful, creative, curious, and kind spirit shone in everything he did.
Jack is survived by his loving family and incredibly supportive community.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family. There has also been a GoFundMe account established. https://gofund.me/d77dd52f
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