Marland K. Jordan entered his heavenly reward surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday December 6, 2022. Marland was born August 1,1935 to Kenneth and Elva (Straub) Jordan on the family farm in Tipton Iowa. Marland attended school in Bennett Iowa graduating from Bennett High School in 1954. During Marland's high school years, he was involved in many sports activities and soon had a reputation for being a great athlete blessed with being a speedy runner.  He even competed in the Jr. Olympics running in the Los Angeles Coliseum. Also developed a love for baseball and softball. While attending High School he met the love of his life Deanna Marks. They were united in marriage on September 1, 1957. To this union they were blessed with 5 children. Tracie Jordan-Deaver Wyoming; Marty (Jeanie) Jordan-Two Harbors Minnesota; Roland Jordan-deceased in infancy; Robinn (John) Leuenberger-Winslow Illinois; and Laurie (Randy) Thiele Roscoe Illinois. Also survived by 14 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; and one great great granddaughter. One brother Richard (Dick) Jordan of Nashua, IA; sister-in-law Janice Meier of Marengo, IA; and brother-in-law Kirby (Linda)Marks of Colorado.

During his life Marland was a man of many talents. After he and Deanna were married, he began his career as a herdsman at a dairy farm in Bismarck North Dakota. From there he came back to the Family Farm in Iowa. Then the family moved to California, and he continued working on dairies. While in California Marland attended evening classes to become a radio broadcaster. In 1971 he started his radio broadcasting career in Thermopolis, WY then to Iowa again and continued to Lena where he was a broadcaster for Freeport Station WACI. He called sporting events for local High School teams. From there he moved on to a sales career working for various seed and fertilizer companies. When he decided to "retire" he and Deanna opened a small restaurant in Bennett IA called Jordans Midway. The grandchildren had many fond memories of spending time with them there.

Then after that adventure they moved to Winslow Illinois and helped John and Robinn on their dairy farm. Finally officially retiring to their current home in Lena, IL . Marland remained an avid sports fan especially College Football as an Iowa Hawkeye Fan. He also enjoyed Women's Softball where he enjoyed coaching girls in the art of fast pitch. He was very well known for his superman push-ups. We never have found another person that could do it.

Marland also had a very strong faith life as a member of St. Johns Lutheran Church in Lena where he served as an Elder, Sunday School Teacher, and helped at the Thrift store where he enjoyed many conversations, Marland always had a joke or story to share.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, December 12, 2022 at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Lena, IL.

Rev. Rick Bader will be officiating the service.

Burial will take place at Inland Cemetery in Bennett, Iowa at 11:00 am on Tuesday, December 13, 2022. All are welcome to attend this graveside service.

Cremation Rites have been accorded.

A memorial has been established in his memory.