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OBIT: Marie Ellen Colby

Marie E. Colby, 80, of Hanlontown, IA, passed away December 31, 2022 at MercyOne North Iowa Hospice in Mason City, IA.

Marie E. Colby, 80, of Hanlontown, IA, passed away December 31, 2022 at MercyOne North Iowa Hospice in Mason City, IA.

A Funeral Service will be held 11:00 AM on Friday, January 6, 2023, at Grace Lutheran Church 302 E 4th St, Hanlontown, IA 50444. Burial will take place at Brush Point Cemetery in Hanlontown.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Thursday, January 5th, 2023, at Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E Spring St, Manly, IA 50456.

Marie was born March 11, 1942, in Mason City, daughter of Charles and Ida (Olson) Siewert. She grew up in Mason City and graduated from Mason City High School with the class of 1960. She later graduated from Mason City Junior College. In her adult life, she resided in Hanlontown. She worked at the Mason City Public Library as a librarian there for 57 years prior to her retirement in 2009. Marie was united in marriage to Malcom Colby March 8, 1965 in Hanlontown.

Marie was a member of Grace Lutheran Church and was active in the Altar Guild and Church Council. She also taught Sunday school and was active in the Hanlontown Book Club, Bridge Club, and Bingo Club. She was also a main planner for the Hanlontown Sundowner’s Event. During her time working with the library, she read children’s books over the television for Bart’s Clubhouse. Marie had a true love of reading and she shared that love with those around her. She would also collect cook books.

Marie is survived by her sisters, Claretta Riha of Mason City, Dorothy Day of Mason City, and Janice Albright of Clear Lake, IA; as well as many beloved nieces, nephews and extended family.

Marie was preceded in death by her husband, Malcom; her parents, Charles and Ida; brothers-in-law, Lyle Day, John Colby, Leonard Mayer, and Jon Pope.; and special niece, Miffy Colby.

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