With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Marlys R. Svare of Iowa City, Iowa, who passed away on March 9, 2024. 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, Arthur Ogren and Lydia Ogren (Hanson); her husband Dr. Carl Svare; and her brothers, Donald (Shirely Ogren) and Roger Ogren.

She is survived by : her children, Peter, Cathy Svare, Paul, Jill Svare, Thomas, Becki Svare, Elizabeth "Betsy" and Bradley Martens; her grandchildren, Matthew Svare (Katlyn), Zachary Svare (Sarah), Joseph Svare (Morgan), Nicholas Svare (Danielle), Gina Cherry (Cole), Samantha Svare, Jacob Svare, Kathryn Caplener (Jake) and Rachel Martens; her brother Richard "Dick" Ogren; and her sister-in-law Barbara Ogren.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made in her memory to Gloria Dei Lutheran Church or to the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation, "Svare Family Intern" fund.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gay & Ciha Funeral Home