I also fondly remember Mrs. Marden--she was my language arts teacher in fifth grade at Grant Wood and she made it really fun for us. We always played these cool games and I think I remember a special candy drawer that we LOVED earning points to visit.

Collyer and family: very sorry on the passing of your mother.

I taught with June for many years at Grant Wood Elementary School in Iowa City before leaving to teach in Evanston ,Il and to live in Chicago. I will always remember June for her laughter, her love of children and for her dedication to teaching. She touched the lives of many of her students over the years and left many fond memories for those of us who once had the opportunity to teach with her. My condolences to her family. She will be missed by all. Tom Ferguson, Chicago,Il

We have memories of visiting with your mother, Collyer, and are happy that we were able to be a small part of your life with her. May she rest in peace. May you all have peace. We love you, Helen and Dick

Mrs. Marden was my favorite teacher at Grant Wood Elementary and one of the people to influence me to go into teaching. She was a wonderful story teller and loved sharing her knowledge with her students. She made sure each and everyone of us felt like we belonged, and could achieve anything we set out to do. Whether in the lunch room, in the classroom or working at the Cinema Theaters in the Sycamore Mall she was always happy to see her students and made time for them. She will be missed.

I was one of the lucky students to have the incredible opportunity to have Mrs. Marden as a fifth grade teacher. Mrs. Marden not only made the classroom a learning place, she made it a fun place to learn. She was always willing to hear a story or maybe participate in a prank. I can still see her wonderful smile and hear her infectious laugh. However, when it was time to start learning for the day, all she had to say is, "Class..." and we knew she meant business.

For years after leaving Grantwood Elementary, Leisa Watson Jolstad, Janet Goodfellow Klosterman and I would return each year to help Mrs. Marden pack up her classroom for the summer and then return to help her set it up for the fall. We all had a great time. It was most definately, time well spent. After her retirement we would then visit her at the Englert Theater.

While my own children were going through school, I always hoped they would have a teacher just like Mrs. Marden. There were so many things to admire about Mrs. Marden. Mrs. Marden cared, she made you feel important, and she held you accountable. She truly made a difference.

Lisa Rutt Murphy

Former Student

5th Grade Class of 1974-1975

I worked with June thirty plus years ago at the Englert Theater. I remember her very fondly. June was always kind, patient, humorous, and a great listener. She definitely had a way with people. I hope her family and friends find comfort in the thought that June is warmly remembered by many.

My thoughts and kind memories are with the family.

June Marden will be forever remembered for loving children. She was a teacher that cared about her students. She loved her own children, telling loving stories of both her son,daughter and her grandchild too later on....