Lana Lane Marsh (Lyberger)

I remember going to their home in Ottumwa when I was little. Lana always had the table set absolutely perfect. A spot for each of us and the dinner was amazing and so beautiful. It was straight out of a magazine. Our family had Fourth of July parties and Lana and Craig were always there from beginning to finish helping in every way they could. The same went for all of us kid’s weddings, bridal showers and baby showers. She was there for it all. I remember when we had our daughter Evelyn, she had made this amazing meat loaf. It had cheese and ham inside and my husband said it was the best meat loaf he had ever had. I’ve tried to duplicate it but have never had success. I had asked her for the recipe but she couldn’t remember what all went in it. Maybe I’ll get it right eventually.. Lana was so precious to us and she will be greatly missed. We love her so much and are so thankful for the wonderful memories we will carry with us. ❤️

We were friends for over 60 years. We shared so many memories together. We visited them when they lived in Minnesota. Before we had children we get together and we each had a dog and we would bring our dogs to each others house while we would play cards until wee hours of morning. We shared many dinners together. We were family Craig and Lana celebrated many important moments achievements of our children, holidays and wedding celebrations, babies being born. She shared recipes. I would have to look through there are several. When Mitzi graduated from high school and we were shutting down the party. Mitzi wanted to dance to a song and Craig went to Mitzi and they had the last dance. I always said Craig and Lana knew my kitchen as well as me. 4th of July’s we always had a big party. Lana would be inside cleaning up my kitchen and swatting flies. There were usually 50 or more at that event people and probably more flies. They always stayed after everyone left and help put tables and chairs away. They have been amazing friends. ❤️❤️❤️

Lana and Craig are like family to me. Craig met my dad in the army and my parents soon became fast friends. Craig and Lana were at every milestone of my life. Highschool graduation, weddings, baby showers. Lana was an amazing cook. My mom and sister and I had lunch at her home on the south side and I remember her fixing a beautiful meal for us. She was so kind and always dressed to the nines. She always looked beautiful, and that matched her inner beauty as well. I love you Lana Marsh, you are missed.

I was Craig and Lana’s ring bearer. Kirk was my ring bearer. Lana has been a part of my life for a long time. Craig and Lana came to my high school performances if they could. We got our first mortgage with Craig & Lana. Lana helped us get our bed and breakfast ready for guests. She was so caring and always had a smile. She is missed. But, the memories will be with us forever. Much love to Clint and Kirk.

Her Dad and my dad were brothers. As young kids we played a lot. I loved going to her house she had all the good toys, she lived in the city , and i lived it the country. She was the always a kind and lovely lady. The last time we really talked was when my husband died. She apologized because she couldn't come down to the funeral. She all the right words to comfort me. She will be missed. RIP sweet lady.

Incredibly positive and thoughtful. Her smile, laugh, and sincere feeling of unconditional love. Thank you for being a ray of sunshine in our lives. We love you, Kelsey, Olivia, and Avery.

I got all teary eyed reading your post and looking at the photos you shared Kirk! I have so many photos... all in my memories. I need to get over to mothers and find these and share for you, Clint & Craig. One in my memory is of a family gathering and you two boys!! You were a postcard family! I Adored your Mother. I always wished I could be put together as well as she always was!! She was so present, no matter what was going on! She made that salad with the oriental noodles and cabbage I remember. Long before I ever saw it anywhere else! So yummy!!

I worked for many years with Lana in the executive suite at GuideOne Insurance. She was calm and quietly efficient with never a cross word for anyone. I always enjoyed working on projects with her because of her pleasant demeanor and reliable personality. Lana was fundamentally a nice person and well-liked by all.

I remember Lana as friendly, happy and always striving to be the best version of herself. She loved to share pictures and stories about her adult sons and the lives they led. Rest easy Lana.

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My mother gave all of herself each and every moment. She never slackened, she held fast. She was a dynamo: a mother, a gardener, a planner, a teacher of things and words, a hard worker and amazing employee, a wife who made a beautiful home and a doer who could get things done like nobody else. From the time we were old enough to read (for Clint that was a much younger age than me!), my mother would write post it notes on our mirrors that said things like, "Don't take exorbitantly long showers." To teach us to spell and expand our vocabularies, as well as making sure we didn't abuse the hot water. She would create games of treasure hunts for us. There were little clues hidden about the house leading to the next. Our own little Amazing Race before there was the Amazing Race. In the end, we would find the little orange Tupperware with the translucent lid that held the coveted prize, usually a small rolled up hunk of silver, made of glittering aluminum foil, tightly compressed into a silver nugget. When we presented her with our prize, she would say my favorite line of hers, "ALL RIGHT!" and smack her little hands together and give us that golden smile she always seemed to wear. When I was in grade school and junior high, she would usually be the one to pick me up after my track practices or my other random after school activities. She would always greet me and let me know she cared about my day. She kept us tidy and neat, she kept up with our lives, she attended our concerts and our events. She helped when we didn't get things right (or done in my case). She was always making sure we were taken care of in the best possible way. Lana Marsh was a daughter, a mother, a wife, a colleague, and above all, an incredible woman who loved and cared for everyone she met. Thank you for being my mother. You were the absolute best. I love you Mom, now and always. Your son, Kirk