"Sure going to miss your sassiness, wit, and laughter. You might have left but definitely not forgotten. Will miss you Aunt Marvel. RIP"
In loving memory of
Marvel A. Bruning
August 28, 1944 - August 21, 2017
Marvel Ann Bruning was born August 28, 1944, in Denison, Iowa, the daughter of Clarence and Edna Ransom. She passed away at the Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison, Iowa, Monday, August 21, 2017, at the age of seventy-two.
Marvel received her education in the area schools. On February 1, 1964, she was united in marriage to Ronald Bruning in Jefferson, Iowa, and the couple made their home in Carroll, later moving to Denison.
She was a very forthright person, having no fear. Her family was very important to her and she enjoyed cooking and always preparing hot meals for them. She also enjoyed fishing and camping throughout the Midwest and Minnesota and doing puzzles with her grandchildren, dancing with her husband years ago, going to the casino, playing cards and looking at flowers. Country western movies and Price is Right were her favorite TV shows.
Preceding her in death were her husband, Ronald in 2009; two children in infancy; six brothers, Larry, Robert, Darold, Thomas, Jim and Dale; three sisters, Diane, Norma and Darlyne; two half-brothers, Willis and Donald; and one half-sister, Donna. Survivors include: two daughters; Carla and special friend, Craig; and Pam; six grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; three sisters: Julie and her husband, Dennis; Janice and her husband, Junior; and Carol; one brother; Kenneth and his wife, Beulah; other relatives and friends.
Tributes
"A wonderful, feisty lady. My heart hurts for all of her family. Thinking of all of you."
"Lit a candle in memory of Marvel A. Bruning"
"Lit a candle in memory of Marvel A. Bruning"
"Lit a candle in memory of Marvel A. Bruning"
"Rest In Peace Marvel, fly high with the angels"
"Marvel was a wonderful lady. She babysat my three children when I started my nursing career. Nolan had his first car accident leaving her driveway in my vans with Jessica in the back. Marvel was the cool level head and I was a basket case. I feel honored to have known her. Many blessings to her family and friends!"
"Marvel you and Ron were always there..I will always remember..I will always smile when I play or see a Yahtzee game ..you gave so much love and laughter to your family..you were the perfect picture of an aunt.. love always (please give hugs to everyone..our family is so different now )"
"Thank you for always being there for Tim and I when we were teenagers. Love you Aunt Marvel."
"Had so much fun when I was a kid at her house. She was a great,funny,loving Aunt. RIP Aunt Marvel"