Marlene Sue (Werner) Chartrand

Marlene Sue Chartrand, of Pewamo, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2022 at the age of 72. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend born on September 10, 1950 to Louis and Anabelle Werner, however, she was raised and cared for by Herman and Ruth Werner. Marlene was a faithful member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pewamo and the VFW Post #3733 Auxiliary for many years. In her spare time, she enjoyed ceramics, baking, crocheting, and participating in Weight Watchers. She was also a volunteer with Christian Services. Marlene was a homemaker by trade, raising her children and caring for her grandchildren for many years. Most of all, she loved her family and the time she spent with them making memories. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Preceding Marlene in death are her parents, Louis and Anabelle Werner; Herman and Ruth Werner; and granddaughter, Alyssa Cassel. Surviving are her loving husband of 52 years, Gary Chartrand; children, Bradley (Mary) Chartrand, Wendy (Marty) Kirby, and Denise (special friend, Brian Edwards) Cassel; grandchildren, Rebecca, Adam (Jenna), and Alex Chartrand, Brianna (Mason) Johnson, Mya Kirby, and Brendan and Kennedy Cassel; brothers, Gerald (Nancy) Werner, Bill (Charlene) Werner, Don (Mary Kay) Werner, Bob (Linda) Werner; sisters, Jean (Bob) Lincoln, Alice (Dick) Foreback, Jane Emelander, Rose (Glenn) Smejkal, and Mary (Kenn) Swick; and many nieces and nephews.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Darrel Kempf at 10:30 a.m., Monday, October 3, 2022 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pewamo. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. with the rosary being prayed at 7:00 p.m. at the St. Mary’s Funeral Chapel, 210 N. Westphalia Street, Westphalia. Online condolences may be made at www.lehmanfuneralhomes.com.

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