URBANA:  Marlene M. (Zieser) Tuttle, age 83, passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at Unity Point St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids.

Born on September 2, 1941, in rural Urbana, Marlene was the daughter of Donald, and Mary Angela (O'Brien) Zieser.  She graduated from Urbana High School with the class of 1960.   She married the love of her life, Richard Tuttle, on April 25, 1960, at Spencer's Grove Catholic Church in rural Urbana.  The couple have been married for 65 years.

Marlene and Richard had 8 children in ten years. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.  She made sure her children never wanted for anything. She filled her home with love. She was a fantastic cook and truly enjoyed hosting and feeding people at her home.  She was a proud member of St. Mary's Catholic Church.  Marlene loved to play card games. Whether it was skill or luck, she always seemed to be on the winning side.  After the children were raised, Marlene and Richard wintered in South Texas for many years. She also enjoyed fishing and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband, Richard; children, Ron (Brenda) Tuttle of Center Point, Rhonda Tuttle of Cedar Rapids, Donald (Shelly) Tuttle of Cedar Rapids, Darlene Evans of Vinton, Dave (Cynthia Fritsch) Tuttle of Cedar Rapids, Dianna (Barry) White of Marietta, GA; her son-in-law Scott Walters of Marion;  21 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren; 6 great-great-grandchildren; 6 siblings, Patricia Seevell of Center Point, Keith (Joan) Zieser of Vinton, Duane (Judy) Zieser of Center Point, Mary Koutny of Center Point, Joanna (LeRoy) Richards Jr. of Fayette, and Roseann (Craig) Murphy of Urbana.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and her 2 daughters, Deb Tuttle, and Renae Walters

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