Marian J. Seebeck

Marian Seebeck, 73, of Britt passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2003, at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt, Iowa.

Marian, the daughter of Kobie and Dena Lolling Behr Hemmen was born April 22, 1929, on the family farm near Woden.  She attended country school and graduated from Britt High School.

On January 10, 1948, Marian was united in marriage with Charles Seebeck in Des Moines.  The couple resided on a farm near Wesley, where they farmed and raised their children.

Following Charlie's death in 1985, Marian moved to Britt where she was employed by Fedder's Drug Store, Joe Wellik Insurance and Ewing Funeral Home.  Since retirement, she has enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Marian was a member of the Woden Christian Reformed Church before moving to Britt.  She then became a member of the Britt Christian Reformed Church where she was very active in church activities and was a member of the Ladies Aid.  Marian was also a member of the neighborhood birthday club.

Marian is survived by four children: Charlotte "Charly" Frideres and her husband, Ron of Algona, Dorothy Garrett and her husband, Gary of Wesley, Charles Seebeck and his wife, Gail of Clear Lake, and Jacque Huesman and her husband, Keith of Mason City; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one brother, Chris Hemmen and his wife, Carol of Algona; "sister" MaryAnn Van Weelden and her husband, Ernie of Wesley and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband Charles.