Marilyn Jean Carstens Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Marilyn Jean Carstens of Marion, Iowa, born in Lincoln, Nebraska, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on March 14, 2025 at the age of 92. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Raymond Hoffman and Dorothy Hoffman (Frohn); and her husband Edwin "Ed" Carstens. She is survived by: her daughters, Cheryl Irland (Mark), Joy Lucas (William) and Jennifer Flieder; her grandchildren, Ben Irland (Melissa Lord), Kyle Irland, Andrea Winey (Kyle), Sarah Lucas (Christopher Fernandez), Conrad Lucas, Austin Flieder and Amy Flieder; her daughter Karen Polkinghorne (Mike); her sister Ilene Vorhies (Mahlon); her sister-in-law Elizabeth Carstens; and her son-in-law Al Flieder. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Visitation was held on Friday, March 21st 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service (3855 Katz Dr, Marion, IA 52302).

Memorials in Marilyn's memory may be directed to the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection's music program.