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Marlene M. Mertes
July 31, 1936 ~ August 6, 2017 (age 81) 81 Years Old Light a Candle
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Message from John Riordan
August 17, 2017 8:24 PM
Our family's condolences to Gail, Ed, Buzz, family and close friends. I (John Riordan) did not really get to know Marlene well until after our fathers died and Mom (Rosemary) and Marie spent more time together. That twosome expanded to a foursome with Marlene and me included in several occasions, in the Chicago area and up here at Willrose Farm (Belgium, WI).
For some years, after our Moms died, Marlene and I continued our friendship and support. I am grateful for Marlene's kindness and outreach.
With sympathy and best regards: Bill/Kathy, Rosemary/Leonard (Palicki), John and families.
For some years, after our Moms died, Marlene and I continued our friendship and support. I am grateful for Marlene's kindness and outreach.
With sympathy and best regards: Bill/Kathy, Rosemary/Leonard (Palicki), John and families.
Message from Carole Anne Mertes McNair & Aunt Care
August 11, 2017 3:31 PM
Marlene was a friend and special cousin. My childhood memories are of her giving me piggyback rides and playing hide & seek in the dark. We also did scrap booking together. Marlene's was of Ester Williams and mine was Roy Rogers.
Aunt Care remembers a beautiful little girl with curly dark hair who grew into a kind woman with a gentle spirit.
In recent years, our cousins gathering were a highlight of each season. Just one month ago we enjoyed a lovely afternoon together at Marlene's new home celebrating her birthday. We will miss her terribly.
We send love and prayers to Gail, Eddie & Buzz and to the nieces & nephews and to dear friend Marilyn too. Aunt Care & Carole Anne
Aunt Care remembers a beautiful little girl with curly dark hair who grew into a kind woman with a gentle spirit.
In recent years, our cousins gathering were a highlight of each season. Just one month ago we enjoyed a lovely afternoon together at Marlene's new home celebrating her birthday. We will miss her terribly.
We send love and prayers to Gail, Eddie & Buzz and to the nieces & nephews and to dear friend Marilyn too. Aunt Care & Carole Anne
Message from Art, Anja, Ava and Anneka Mertes
August 9, 2017 12:50 PM
Our sincerest condolences to the whole Mertes family. Marlene had a kind heart and a warm smile, and was always good to the Bud & Kathy Mertes' children (Art, Chris, Kathryn, Don, Sally & Rob-Bob). We will miss Marlene, and know she is now in heaven with Bud and Leon.
With Love,
Art, Anja, Ava & Anneka Mertes
With Love,
Art, Anja, Ava & Anneka Mertes
Message from Bea Cornelissen
August 8, 2017 9:13 AM
Marlene was a great friend. We always had fun going to concerts, plays and even finding a new ice cream play or pie house to try out after a night of concerts with our groups of friends. she always had a smile on her face. Marlene will be missed. a donation has been made to Sloan Kettering CANCER center
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