Anita Lee (Koenig) Maro

Anita L. Maro, 80, was reunited with her husband, Wayne, on April 19, 2025, at Stonehill Care Center.

Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road, with a funeral service to be held at 12:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery.

Anita was born on November 1, 1944, in Wisconsin, the daughter of Albert and Margaret (Link) Koenig. She married Wayne L. Maro on November 28, 1964, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, they were married for 60 years and together they raised six kids. Anita was a selfless and devoted wife, mother, and grandma. She worked for Medical Associates for about 25 years, and numerous nursing homes in housekeeping. She also worked for the Dubuque Regional Airport in security. In her younger years, Anita enjoyed camping and fishing with her family. She and Wayne enjoyed going to country music shows when they got the chance. Every now and then she enjoyed a good, cold beer.

Anita is survived by her children, Barbara (Gordy) Blum, Carol (Joseph) Knockel, Dan (special friend, Karen) Maro, Deanna (Jeff) Riniker, Carla (Scott) Gilles, and Mary (Isaac) Maro-Sanchez. His grandchildren, Tyler (Gabby Kane-Langel) Knockel, Michelle (Ryan) Spear, Jenna Knockel, Katie (Dalton) Knockel-Kohn, Zachary (Riza) Blum, Ashley (special friend, Zach) Maro, Emily Maro, Madeline and Emma Gilles, Austin Riniker, Jameson and Willow Maro-Sanchez; along with six great-grandchildren. She is also survived by numerous Maro in-laws.

She was preceded in death by her husband Wayne; her parents, Albert and Margaret; her sister Judith Koenig; and her mother and father-in-law Lawrence and Delores Maro.

Thank you to Dr. Theresa Hughes for her compassionate care of mom when she needed it.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund will be established in Anita’s name.

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