With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Marie Blum of Harlan, Iowa, who passed away on April 16, 2024 at the age of 97. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Marie Blum to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Frank J. Heese and Estella Heese (Weiland); her husband Zeno Blum of Joseph's Catholic Church; her son Darrell; her grandson Todd; and her siblings, Estella Rannells, Theresa Swanson, Francis Heese, Joseph Heese and Madonna Heese.

She is survived by : her children, Nancy Gaul of Harlan, Iowa, Steve Blum (Marcia) of Omaha, Nebraska, Phil Blum (Janet) of Earling, Iowa, Jeff Blum (Judi) of Ames, Iowa and Pat Blum (Denise) of Freeport, Illinois; her daughter-in-law Betty Blum of Ankeny, Iowa; her sister Leona Sondag of Portsmouth, Iowa; and her sister-in-law Mary Heese of Earling, Iowa. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren; 32 great grandchildren, nieces and nephews; other family members and friends.

Visitation was held on Thursday, April 18th 2024 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the St. Joseph's Catholic Church (212 2nd St, Earling, IA 51530). A Mass of Christian burial was held on Friday, April 19th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Pauley Jones Funeral Home