Marsha Long
Marsha Frances Long, 84, died Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022 of complications related to Alzheimer’s Disease.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Solon. Father Charles Fladung will officiate. Visitation was held from 4-6 p.m. at the Church. The rosary was recited at 4 p.m. Burial will be at St. Bridget’s Cemetery. The Mass will be livestreamed on the Church Facebook at www.solonstmary.org.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Iowa Alzheimer’s Association or the St. Bridget’s Foundation.
Marsha was born May 11, 1938 in Lamont, the daughter of Loney and Mary (Hilby) Allen. On June 22, 1963 Marsha married Richard “Dick” Long.
Marsha graduated from Lamont High School and from Paris Academy of Beauty Culture. Most of her career was with ACT.
Marsha enjoyed the outdoors and was an amazing master gardener. She was a gifted baker and seamstress who often made her children’s clothes. Marsha loved horses, which she would often show. She was an excellent rider.
Most important to Marsha was her family. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.
The family extends their appreciation to St. Croix Hospice for all the care they provided.
Marsha is survived by her husband, Richard “Dick” and their children, Mari Long (Blake Carlson), Mark Long, and Kim Long (Patrick Donley); four grandchildren, Rylan, Miles, Clio and Juniper; her brother, Lynn (Rosemary) Allen and sister-in-law, Maryannette Allen; numerous nieces and nephews.
Marsha was preceded by her parents and six siblings, Evelyn (Kenneth), Mary (Cecil), Joyce (Donald), Robert (Dorothy), Beryl, and Melvin (Virginia).
Online condolences at www.lensingfuneral.com
Marsha Long
December 22, 2022