Betty Lou Marlen's Obituary
Betty Lou (Small) Marlen, 83 years, of East Carondelet, IL, passed away on December 24, 2013 at Reflections at Garden Place, Columbia, IL. She was born in Fairmont City, IL, daughter of the late William Taylor and Pearl Rula (Burris) Small. She was married to the late Vernon Scott Marlen. They were married August 28, 1948, in Edwardsville, IL. He had passed away February 23, 2011.
Betty's family was the center of her life. She was passionate about caring for her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed traveling and camping with family and friends. Betty spent her free time sewing, quilting and cooking. Her church and church family were close to her heart. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Dupo, IL and the Order of the Eastern Star.
Visitation
Sunday, December 29, 2013 4:00 pm - 8:00 pmMonday, December 30, 2013 9:00 am - 10:00 am1st Baptist Church, Dupo, IL
Services
Monday, December 30, 2013, 10:00 am1st Baptist Church, Dupo, ILPastor Roger Reid, officiating
Interment
Valhalla Gardens Of MemoryBelleville, IL
Memorial Contribution Suggestions
First Baptist Church of Dupo - Building Fund, 620 Godin Ave., Dupo, IL 62239
Survivors
Sons, Vernon Scotty (Toni) Marlen of Wichita, KS, and Donald Louis (Nancy) Marlen of Columbia, IL
Daughters, Deborah Lynn (Mark) Schmidt of Columbia, IL, and Kristin Kay (Scott) Wittenbrink of Columbia, IL, Grandchildren, Michael and Darren Marlen, David and Eric Marlen, Ashley, Tara, Brittney, and Toree Schmidt, and Savannah, Blair, and Drake WittenbrinkBrothers-In-Law and Sisters-In-Law, Patricia Small of Columbia, IL, Dorothy "Rusty" Marlen, LaVerne, CA, Dolores (Paul) Koblitz of Columbia, IL, Imogene (Al) Groce, of Dupo, IL and Joyce Holmes of Columbia, IL
Nieces, Nephews, Other Relatives and Friends.
Also Preceded In Death By
Daughter Baby Marlen
Brothers, William "Bill" (Pauline) Small Jr., Claude (Kathryn) Small and Bob Small
Sisters, Bernice (Oliver "King") Hotto, and Dorothy (George "Buck") Maxwell
Father-In-Law and Mother-In-Law, Edward and Nellie (Fanger) Marlen.
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