John Borden, Marquette, Iowa, December 19, 2016

John Borden, 85, of Marquette, Iowa died Monday, December 19, 2016 at his home in Marquette, Iowa. John Harold was born on May 31, 1931 to Roger and Helen (Taylor) Borden in Texas. He attended school in Chicago, Illinois thru the eighth grade. John honorably served in the United States Army from 1953 to 1955.

John was united in marriage with Rita Gilgenbach. One daughter was born to this union. He worked at Hy Grade as a machine operator and Soo Line Railroad for over ten years. John retired in 1996 and enjoyed spending time with his dog and wood working. John built wooden trucks and his grandchildren’s baby crib.

John is survived by his daughter, Kari (Ed) Ling of Ossian, Iowa; two grandchildren, Jacob Ling and Jessica Ling of Ossian, Iowa; and one sister-in-law, Rogene Borden of Colorado.

John was preceded in death by his wife, Rita Borden on May 11, 2001; parents, Roger and Helen Borden; and one brother, Tom Borden.

Funeral Services will be at 11:00 am on Friday, December 30, 2016 at Thornburg-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service, McGregor, Iowa with a two hour visitation from 9-11 am on Friday before services at the funeral home on Friday.

Burial will be at a later date at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, McGregor, Iowa with
full Military Rites.

Thornburg-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service, McGregor, Iowa is helping the family with the arrangements.

 



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