Marlene K. Sampson

Marlene K. Sampson Battle Creek Marlene Kay Sampson, 64 of Battle Creek passed away Sunday March 29, 2009 at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence in Kalamazoo. She was born on October 26, 1944 in Battle Creek to Maurice B. and Theresa M. (Koscevic) Artz. Marlene graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1962 and attended Kellogg Community College for 2 years. She married Floyd Sampson on May 14, 1965 in Battle Creek, he survives. Marlene was employed by the VA Medical Center. Also surviving are a son, James (Chris) Sampson, of Battle Creek; a daughter, Michelle, (Charles) Herman, of Marshall; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a brother, Paul (Judy) Artz, of Richland; and an aunt, Norma Smith, of Pleasant Lake, MI. Marlene and Floyd lived at Mill Lake in Barry County for many years. She enjoyed jet skiing, fishing, bowling, golfing, deer hunting, and spending time with her family. She attended St. Philip, St. Joseph, and St. Jerome Catholic Church's over the years. Family will receive friends from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home where funeral services will be held 10 am Thursday with Deacon Mike Moreno officiating. Entombment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to American Cancer Society or Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan.