Marlene J. Dostal, 73, of Cedar Rapids, passed away following a brief illness early Friday, January 6, 2023, at Mercy Medical Center.

Funeral Mass: 10:00 A.M. Wednesday at Saint Wenceslaus Catholic Church by Father Dennis Conway.  Burial will follow at Saint John's Cemetery.  Visitation will be after 9:00 A.M. Wednesday at the church.  Papich-Kuba Funeral Service is serving the family.

Marlene is survived by her son, Tim Collum; siblings, Marvin Krotz, Mary Henderson (Mike Ruzicka) and Patty (Mike) Pence; and 12 nieces and nephews and their families.

She was preceded in death by her husband, David Dostal Sr., parents, George and Louise (Zubrod) Krotz, daughter, Tina Collum,  sister, Elaine Holder and sister-in-law, Nancy Krotz.

Marlene was born November 21, 1949 in Cedar Rapids and was a lifelong resident.  She had worked as a unit aide in the pediatrics department of Mercy Hospital and later as a CNA and in "Activities" at the Solon Nursing Care Center.  She was a lifetime member of Saint Wenceslaus Catholic Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to a charity of the donor's choice.