Marlene Sovereign Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Marlene Sovereign of Cresco, Iowa, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on April 18, 2026 at the age of 90. 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, Richard Jones and Ione Jones (Dinger); her husband Wayne Sovereign; her sister Jennifer Squires; her siblings-in-law, Lowell Sovereign, Connie, Kent Markham and Roger Strelow; her nephew Brian Sovereign; and her great-nephew Jameson Wandro.
She is survived by: her children, Rick Sovereign (Dee) of Cresco, Steve Sovereign of Cresco, Lori Davis (Rich) of Morris, IL, Sue Vick (Roger) of Byron, MN and Jodi Francis (Rob); her grandchildren, Casi Hackman (Matt), Brad Sovereign (Stephanie), Bethany Watson (Nate), Zach Davis (Karlee), Grant Davis (Abbey), Rachel Enerson (Nic) and Evan Vick (Erin); and her siblings, John Jones (Julie), Dick (Polly) and Jackie Strelow. She is also survived by eight great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Cresco United Methodist Church, Evans Senior Living Community or New Oregon Cemetery.
