Here is the link to Watch Marlene's Funeral service:

https://youtu.be/fKkflgMDAyg?si=IZy-JDAJGU23DdCV

Marlene Smith, 74 of rural Searsboro, went to be with her Lord and Savoir Friday morning, September 26, 2025 at the Hospice of Pella Comfort House. Funeral services will begin at 10:00 am Monday, September 29, 2025 at the College of Avenue Friends Church in Oskaloosa. Burial will be held in the Friends Cemetery in New Sharon. Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 28, 2025 at the Holland-Coble Funeral Home in New Sharon from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to College Avenue Friends Church or Hope Ministries. Holland-Coble Funeral Home of New Sharon is in charge of arrangements.

Marlene (Brubaker) Smith was born May 14, 1951, near Runnells, Iowa. She grew up in Prairie City, Iowa, with her parents, Leo and Norma Brubaker, graduating high school with her class of 1969. Marlene married her husband, Richard C. Smith, in August 1976. She began teaching piano students at the age of 16, teaching over 250 students during her lifetime career. Graduating from Central College in 1985, Marlene taught vocal music and special education in Iowa's public schools for 25 years.

Marlene's most fulfilling time was spent sharing her Savior, Jesus Christ, through message of love, grace, and forgiveness in pulpits across central Iowa.

Marlene and Dick's children: Cindy Lea Richards (deceased, 1998); Carey Linn Smith; Kevin Dean (Deana) Wright; Alissa Marie Fenton (deceased, 2017); Dennis Richard Smith (deceased, 2021). Grandchildren, Desiree Richards, Dustin Richards; Mary (Jonathan) Landon; Christopher (Kayla) Smith; Tyler (Anna) Buck; Jacob and Andrew Fenton (deceased, 2001), Madison Fenton; Parker Fenton. Great-Grandchildren: Ethan, Nora, Elsie, and Mason Landon; Owen, Emma, and Liam Smith, and Ingrid Buck.

Marlene's siblings: Noralee (Bob) Warrick; birth father's family-Pam (Dave) Richard; Suesan Ellison; Julie Thompson (and Sadie); birth mother's family-Aunt Pat Northway and her family; niece Julie Hemstreet; a multitude of sisters and brothers in Christ.