Obituaries

MARION D. BEUTHLING

Easter Lily      Marion D. Beuthling, 89, Burlington, died June 30, 2014, at Pine Brook Pointe in Burlington. She was born in Burlington, to the late Albert and Elizabeth (Korn) Junge. She was a graduate of Burlington High School and attended Union Grove Teacher’s College.

She married Warren S. Beuthling ‘Boots’ who preceded her in death on Feb. 7, 1989. The couple raised three children. Boots was a veteran and they were both members of the Civil Air Patrol. Marion worked at Lavelle, Northern Engineering and the Egg Plant in Burlington. She was a lifetime member of St. John’s Lutheran Church. In her younger years she and her husband loved to travel. She also enjoyed collecting dolls, music boxes and knick-knacks.

Survivors include her sons, Paul of Prince Edward Island, Canada, Dwight (Roberta) and Roy, both Burlington; grandchildren, James and Mike Beuthling, Canada, Carrie (Wade) Boone and Debra (Barry) Beuthling-Gentry, both Arkansas, Michelle Beuthling, Minnesota; great-grandchildren, Bobby and Shelby Gentry, Brittany Green, Christopher, Anna and Alexandra Boone, all Arkansas; other relatives and friends.

Visitation is Monday, July 7, from 9-10:30 a.m., at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 187 Westridge Ave., Burlington. Services are at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow services in Burlington Cemetery.

The family wishes to thank all of the staff at Pine Brook Pointe for their special care of their mom and grandmother, Marion.

Mealy Funeral Home, Waterford, is serving the family.

Well-wishers can visit www.mealyfuneralhome.com.

2 Comments

  1. KATHLEEN BEUTHLING SMITH

    Dear family, You have my deepest sympathies at this time. Many of my favorite memories are of visiting you and Uncle Warren and Aunt Marion along with your grandmother. Another is Sunday morning after church everyone going to Gramma Beuthling’s for coffee, tea and cookies. We had so many laughs around that table.
    Bless you all.

  2. Cyndi Armstrong

    “Grandma B” , as she was called by my children, was a beloved and trusted caregiver during our sons’ young years. Jake and Matt always enjoyed their time at Marion’s home and developed long-time friendships with the other children. We were so fortunate to have Marion in our life. Thank you for sharing her with us!