Marlene Benest
June 2, 1937 ~ July 26, 2021
Marlene Benest, 84, of Cedar Rapids, died Monday, July 26, 2021, at Terrace Glen Village, Marion. At Marlene's request, services will be private. Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids, is caring for Marlene and her family.
Survivors include her children, Sue (Steve) Kirk, David (Carla) Mulneaux, Scott Benest, and Brian (Jessi) Benest; grandchildren, Greg (Becca) Kirk, Charles (Allie) McDowell, Samantha (Kyle) Solem, Kristopher Myers, Megan (Michael) McAllister, and Lee Mulneaux, and Finn, Lucie, and Sally Rose Benest; eight great-grandchildren; brother, Bill Marohn; and several nieces and a nephew.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Mark; son, Willie; and former spouse, Leland Mulneaux.
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Marlene was a sweet woman who truly cared about every person in her life. She’d ask about my boys and my life every morning as I dressed her. She’d talk of her kids and grandkids. She was uplifting and loving. She was good with conversation. She gave me her tie-dye Mickey Mouse sweatshirt before she left Westridge. Told me to think of her every time I wear it..last time I wore it, she called me the same day I put it on. I told her she must’ve heard me thinking of her..lol She loved her family and friends deeply. Yet another one of a kind woman crossing my path, adding to the group of friends who I will one day see again. She missed her husband deeply, now reunited and I am 100% positive she’s watching us all with a big smile on her face. I love you, Marlene:)
So sorry to hear of Marlene’s passing. I enjoyed the few times that we got to see her and Mark as well. They were so fun to talk to and I just loved her smile, her whole face would smile! Sending our love to you all, Scott and Crystal Shay