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Iowa City Resident Marlin Gene Kempf Dies at 89
Funeral service scheduled for this Saturday in Washington, Iowa.
Apr. 9, 2026 at 3:15pm
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The quiet, reflective atmosphere of a small-town funeral home service honors the life of a longtime community member.Iowa City TodayMarlin Gene Kempf, an 89-year-old resident of Iowa City, has passed away. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 11th at 10:30 a.m. at the Jones Eden Funeral Home in Washington, Iowa, with visitation from 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to the service. Private family interment will take place at Elm Grove Cemetery in Washington, and a general memorial has been established.
Why it matters
Kempf's passing marks the end of an era for the Iowa City community, where he had lived for many decades. As a longtime resident, he likely had deep connections and contributions to the local area that will be remembered and honored through this funeral service.
The details
The funeral service for Marlin Gene Kempf will be held at the Jones Eden Funeral Home in Washington, Iowa on Saturday, April 11th at 10:30 a.m. Visitation will take place from 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to the service. After the public service, a private family interment will occur at Elm Grove Cemetery in Washington. A general memorial has been established to commemorate Kempf's life.
- The funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 11th, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.
- Visitation will take place from 9:30-10:30 a.m. on April 11th, 2026 prior to the service.
The players
Marlin Gene Kempf
An 89-year-old resident of Iowa City who has passed away.
Jones Eden Funeral Home
The funeral home in Washington, Iowa where the service for Marlin Gene Kempf will be held.
Elm Grove Cemetery
The cemetery in Washington, Iowa where Kempf's private family interment will take place.
The takeaway
Marlin Gene Kempf's funeral service will allow the Iowa City community to come together and honor the life of a longtime resident who likely made meaningful contributions to the local area over his 89 years.
