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Marlene Jean Jackson-Oviedo
Marlene Jackson-Oviedo Obituary
passed away at the age of 79 on April 23. Marlene was born in Chicago on July 22, 1935 as the youngest child of Emil and Pauline Schmidt. She was preceded in death by her siblings: Alice (Nowakowski), Eleanore (Schroeter), Eric and Elaine (Leavitt). Marlene was married to Victor A. Jackson for 43 years before his death. They raised their three children in Lansing, IL. In 1993, they moved to Mesa. She was later married to William Oviedo for 12 years before his death. Marlene is survived by her daughter Carrie (Fred) Wilkerson of Herndon, VA and sons Randy (Melodie) Jackson of Mesa and Bruce Jackson of Chandler. She truly loved her grandchildren: Tanina, Marin, Christopher, Alexander, Morgan, Makena, Kristin, Sean, Kelley, Shannon and Kendra. Services at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 2745 N. 32nd Street, Mesa on Monday, April 27. Visitation at 9 AM with services to follow. Donations can be made to the church or the Lutheran Thrift Shop of Mesa.
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Susa,Willian, Anna Overton
May 17, 2015
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
May 17, 2015
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Jane & Wayne Chapman
April 27, 2015
So sorry to hear of Marlene's passing. May happy memories help to ease your grief as your mourn the loss of your mom and grandmother.
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