Marcia Ann Krenz

Marcia Krenz, 38, of West Branch, died peacefully on Friday, January 21, 2011 at University of Iowa Hospital following a short illness. To honor her memory, there will be a gathering of family and friends on Tuesday, January 25th from 1-3 p.m. at Fry Funeral Home in Tipton, Iowa. Burial will follow at the West Branch Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established. Marcia, daughter of Sarah (Bails-Krenz) Menzer and Ken Krenz was born on October 23, 1972 in Iowa City, IA. She attended school in Iowa City and later graduated high school in Wentzville, Missouri in 1991. Marcia worked for McDonalds for 14 years before moving back to Iowa in 2008. Marcia loved all kinds of music, watching game shows and playing Bingo. Marcia is survived by 2 brothers, Lonnie Krenz of West Branch, Iowa, Kevin Krenz of Palm Harbor, Florida; 3 sisters, Kayla (John) Cress, of Iowa City, Leslie (Gerry) Brick of West Branch, Sonya (Jason) Madden of Iowa City, best friend, cousin and confidant, Stephanie Bails of North Liberty; 5 nieces, Abigail, Elyse, Lindsey, Jayme and Kenadi; 4 nephews, Cody, Andrew, Joseph and Keylon; 2 great-nieces, Olivia and Emma and many more aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her loving parents, Sarah and Kenny and grandparents, LeRoy and Elinor Krenz , John and Barbara Bails. Marcia was a kind and kindred spirit who will be deeply missed by those who knew her and loved her.