Steven Edward Marken, age 65, passed away Wednesday, June 24th, at Mercy Hospital in Clinton, IA. A graveside memorial service will be held Saturday, August 15th, at 11:00 a.m. in Savanna Township Cemetery.
Steven was born July 20th, 1954, son of Gene and Jean (Howard) Marken. Steve attended Thomson High School and graduated with the class of 1973. He worked at Eaton Corp. from 1973 – 1992. In his younger days Steve enjoyed watching races at the Cordova Drag Strip and later enjoyed watching races on television. He was an avid collector of model cars, and took pride in each one.
Steven will be dearly missed by his mother, Jean Marken of Thomson, IL; one sister Julianne Marken of Mapleton, IA; two nephews, John (Amber) Schwarte of NE, and James Schwarte of IA; one grandnephew, Isaiah of NE; and numerous cousins, aunts, and uncles. Steven is preceded in death by his sister Linda, and father Gene.