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Marlene Goodman Obituary
Marlene was born to Henry Neibauer and Freida Gabel Neibauer on Jan. 22, 1933, in Billings.
Mom attended schools in Billings and graduated from Billings Senior High in 1951. Mom was working for Mountain Bell when she married Walter Goodman on Feb. 14, 1951. To this union, three children, Kenneth, Steven and Lynette, were born.
Mom worked for various hotels and restaurants in Billings over the years, and currently was employed at The Golden Corral as a hostess.
Marlene was a longtime active member of the Pilgrim Congregational Church.
Marlene is survived by her children, Kenneth (Kathleen) and Steven, both of Billings, and Lynette (William Burgan) of Roberts; her granddaughters, Shelby and Haylie Goodman; and grandson Chase Burgan.
Mom will be missed by her many close friends and family. We love you and will miss you lots, Mom.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Friday, March 30, at Pilgrim Congregational Church, 409 S. 36th. Interment will follow at Mountview Cemetery. Viewing will be one hour prior to services at the church.
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Memories and Condolences
for Marlene Goodman
Lois Greene
April 20, 2019
It is now April 2019 and I still miss my dearest friend
Becky Weir
April 2, 2007
Dear Lynnie, Bill and Chase,
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your mother. She must have been a wonderful lady to have raised such a nice daughter. You are in my thoughts.
JUDY TUTTLE
April 2, 2007
DEAR LYNNIE, BILL & CHASE:
I WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND MY SYMPATHY TO ALL OF YOU IN THIS TIME OF SORROW. I AM SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR MOM, MOTHER IN LAW AND GRANDMA.
LOVE,
JUDY TUTTLE, CRETE, ILL
Mark & Melody Perez
April 2, 2007
We are so sorry to hear of Marlene's passing. We knew her from Golden Corral and every time we ate there, she would greet us with the biggest smile. She remembered our names and was so very nice to us. We learned of her passing when we ate there this weekend and it just broke our hearts. May God comfort you in your time of sorrow.
Sam & Marlene Vallos
March 31, 2007
Dear Lynnie, So Sorry for your loss
may God watch over you, your Family and bring confort and peace.. Sam and Marlene Vallos
Val & Toby Merrick
March 31, 2007
Dear Lynnie:
Losing our mothers leaves us with such a profound sorrow, especially when it happens so suddenly. May many happy memories help to sustain you in the difficult days ahead. Our hearts go out to you and your family in deepest sympathy.
Katie Knudsen
March 31, 2007
Dear Lynnie, So sorry to hear of your loss. Love and prayers to you and your family. I know the loss of a mother is painful but she is in a better place now with loved ones gone before.
Felicia Fehl
March 31, 2007
I knew Marlene for many years working with her at Golden Corralf I loved your mom a lot and I will miss her greatly.
bruce brannick
March 30, 2007
Lynnie, Dear, I was shocked by Marlene's passing. I knew her well, as an acquaintance, and she was, first of all, a lady, and a sweet, decent one. My condolences to you, Chase and Bill, to your siblings, in your great loss Love, bruce brannick
Annette Nordgren
March 30, 2007
Lynnie and Bill, I am so sorry to hear about your mom. I know that all your memories will help you through. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dave Sutton
March 29, 2007
Dear Lynette and Bill,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Though we did not know your Mom, from what Bill told me she sounds like a wonderful person, loved and respected by many. I'm sure she enjoyed having such a nice daughter and spirited son in law. Im sorry we cant attend her funeral Friday but our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family. I have personally found that singing "In the Sweet Bye and Bye" always makes me feel better during sad times like this. May God welcome Marlene to Heavens beautiful shore.
Sincerely and with much sympathy,
Dave and Jeanne Sutton
Diane Fronczek
March 29, 2007
Dear Lynn and Family:
Darrell and I offer our sympathies over the sudden loss of your mother. We remember Marlene well. She came to our wedding almost 19 years ago!
Darrell and Diane Fronczek
Carol Busam
March 29, 2007
Lynnie & family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. There are no words I can say to ease your pain, but please know you are in my prayers.
John and Ruth Ann Patterson
March 29, 2007
We wish to express our condolences and heart-felt sympathy to all of Marlene's wonderful family. May the passing of time and God's blessing ease the pain and loss you are feeling today.
Nancy Schwartz
March 28, 2007
I am so sorry to hear about you loss. Marlene & I go way back, we worked together at Ramada Inn for many years. We had many laughs together which I will always remember. She will be truly missed.
barbara harmon
March 28, 2007
I am truly sorry to hear about your mother. Marlene was a wonderful caring woman. My mother and I worked with her at Golden Corral. She was always great with my little girl. She will be missed by many. May God be with you all and help you get through this rough time.
Richard Zeiler
March 28, 2007
We had many good evenings around the table with you kids and your folks. Was always fun to catch up when we were in Billings.
Tara Lee Holwegner Bertucci
March 28, 2007
Dear Kenneth, Steven, Lynette and Families,
I am so sorry for the loss of your Mother and Grandmother.
Your Mom was a great woman and a very dear friend of my Mom's for so many years. She will be greatly missed
Kenneth, thank you for taking the time to call my Mom to let her know.
Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Sarah Haugse
March 28, 2007
Shelby, Haylie and family,
I'm sorry to hear of your grandma/wife/mom's passing. She was a special lady and she will be missed.
Gene Lowrey
March 28, 2007
My family reside next door to Marlene's house (4436 Ryan). We have been living there for over 2 years, and she was the best neighbor I have ever had. When it snowed i shoveled her driveway, and she was always greatfull, and wanted to pay me. Of course I didnt take the money, becouse I was greatfull to have a neighbor like her. She will be missed. Thank you Marlene, and we will see you in Heaven one day.
Mac & Carole (Gabel) Baade
March 28, 2007
Dear Kenneth, Steven, & Lynette
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. We send our love and prayers and may time and God's grace ease the pain of your loss and enhance the happy memories you have of her.
Gloria (Gabel) Bowman
March 28, 2007
Marlene was my "big cousin"-my 1st bike & piano had been hers. I remember her beautiful Valentine wedding, and babysitting for Kenny & Steve when I was in high school. I always respected and admired Marlene. My thoughts and prayers go out to her children and their families.
Lois Greene
March 28, 2007
Kenney, Steve & Lynette,
My dearest friend has passed and I will miss her more than I can say. "Home" always included her and it will never seem the same going back. My heart is breaking along with yours. My prayers for all of you. She was always so proud of her family and you all did honor to her.
God Bless you.
Debbie Foote
March 28, 2007
Steve and family,
Sorry to hear about the loss of you mother/grandmother & wife. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Debbie Foote
Jamie Nixdorf
March 28, 2007
Shelby, Haylie, & family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I was shocked when I heard about her passing. Know that we're keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Take care and God bless!
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