Marlene Joy Harr, age 88, of Stronghurst, Illinois, passed away at 7:20 A.M. Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Oak Lane Nursing & Rehab in Stronghurst. She was born July 15, 1933 in Pontoosuc, Illinois, the daughter of Ralph and Gwelda Wilcox Siegfried.

Marlene was employed for over twenty five years at Sheaffer Pen Company in Fort Madison, Iowa. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and going to Catfish Bend Casino.

Survivors include two daughters; Sandra Liebli of Burlington, IA, and  Linda (Dale) Detrick of Gladstone, IL, two sons; Terry (Jodi) Smith of Palastine, TX, and Jerry Smith of Stronghurst, eleven grandchildren, and several great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, one son; Rodney Harr, one brother; Marvin Siegfried, and one sister; Iris Rynders.

The funeral service for Marlene will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 15, 2021 at Banks & Beals Funeral Home in Stronghurst. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in the Carman Cemetery. A memorial fund has been established for the Stronghurst Ambulance Service. Please visit Marlene's obituary at banksandbeals.com to sign the guest book and leave a condolence.