Marlus Reser Obituary

Sadly, we had to say goodbye to Marlus Reser of Avoca, Iowa, born in Council Bluffs, Iowa. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Marlus Reser or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let her loved ones carry forward the torch of her memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of her love and the brilliance of her spirit. Though Marlus may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, her essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.

She was predeceased by: her sister Marian. She is survived by: her husband Jim Reser; her sons, James Reser (Tess) of Mankato and Jason Reser (Dorothy) of Johnston, Iowa; her grandchildren, Kaleb, Kiley, Marlee and Miranda; and her siblings, Cheryl Langer of Council Bluffs and Doug Paulsen (Vickie) of Eldridge, Iowa. She is also survived by other extended family and many friends.

A burial was held on Monday, August 25th 2025 from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM and on Thursday, September 25th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. A celebration of life was held on Thursday, September 25th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Avoca (1304 N Sawmill Dr, Avoca, IA 51521).