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Marlene Sturgeon Obituary
She was born in Shelby, Ohio to the late Charles and Alberta (Utz) Amos. In 1941 her family moved to Tennessee and Marlene graduated in 1955 from Everett High School in Maryville Tennessee. In 1968 she moved back to the area and on July 27, 1977 she married Roger L. Sturgeon who survives. Marlene worked as an administrative assistant at Fairway - Waycraft for 25 years where she touched many lives and was much loved, before retiring in 1999. She was responsible for working on grants that resulted in hundreds of thousands of dollars being generated for the school and workshop over the years.
In addition to her husband of 33 years, she is survived by a daughter, Gina Baum (Wayne Long) of Bucyrus; a son, Jeff Konves (Beth Ann) of Centerville, Ohio; four grandchildren, Birdie Baum and Tina Turrin of Bucyrus, and Jake and Ben Konves of Centerville, Ohio; two brothers, Bill Amos of Maryville, TN, and Alan Amos of Alexandria, VA; and one sister, Evelyn Amos Hines of Galion.
Marlene was predeceased by her sister, Marilyn Shultz of Peoria; and brother, Charles Bud Amos of New Haven, OH.
Marlene had attended First Christian Church and was a member of Altrusa International. Marlene was a past Governor of Altrusa District 5 where she presided over 38 local clubs in her region and 1,800 members. She was an award winning wood carver with the Johnny Appleseed Wood Carving Club in Mansfield as well as the local wood carving club in Bucyrus.
Friends may call from 5 - 8 p.m. on Monday, November 1st at the Wise Funeral Service where funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 2nd with Pastor Brad Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society through the funeral home. To share a memory or leave an expression of sympathy, please visit www.wisefuneral.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Marlene Sturgeon
Sherri Beale
November 3, 2010
So very sorry to hear of your loss.Take care of each other.
Pete and Sherri Beale
November 2, 2010
To Roger and the kids,
I was so sorry to hear of Marlene's passing. I saw her in Jo Ann's about a month ago and she was just beginning to shop and I was getting off. I just had time to say hi but I regret not slowing down and having our usual lengthy discussion about "things". I have known Marlene a LONG time, way back in the Bucyrus Blades days when she worked with my mom. So to say that this is a sad time for me too is an understatement. Just know that you all have my love and support during these sad times.
Sincerely,
Julie Light-Copper
Barbara Ratliff
November 2, 2010
Roger, I was sorry to hear of Marlene's passing. You and Marlene were always a part of our memories of Bucyrus. As I read the condolences it seems as if she was a very busy lady. I know all who knew her will miss her.
Gerri Scarbro
November 2, 2010
Dear family,
Losing Marlene is a huge loss for all who knew her. I met her many years ago in Altrusa and since then seeing her anywhere reminded me how very much I missed seeing her.
She had done a woodcarving of myself and my beautiful little pony Zach from a newspaper photo of us driving in the Christmas parade. You have no idea how much I treasure this carving. I keep it in a very safe place on display. I hope that someday, someone will cherish this carving as much as I have. I made sure to remind her how much I loved the carving whenever I saw her.
Marlene has left behind a lot of herself and for all of us that is a very good thing.
My deeepest sympathy to you all,
Sincerely, Gerri Scarbro
November 1, 2010
Please accept my sincere condolences. Marlene started me on mu journey through the District Five chairs. She truly believed in Altrusa and I have fond memories of District Conferences and the fun we had together.
Past District Governor,Jean E. Chamberlain, Lima, Ohio
Ty, Shannon, Zach & Corey Robinson
October 31, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Marilyn Zappone
October 30, 2010
Sincere Sympathy to theSturgeon family..
Marlene was my Altrusa sister and I thought she was a true Altrusan..So many memories/so much fun together.
God Bless Marilyn Cutter-Zappone
Randy Hughes
October 30, 2010
Gina, Jeff and Coach... Deepest sympathy in your loss. May the Good Lord grant you peace in your time of need. Our hearts go out to you all . Randy/ Hugo Lancaster Oh
Linda Davis
October 29, 2010
I remember Marlene with great fondness; I served as an Altrusa District Chairman during her term as Governor and recall her installation evening quiet clearly. She was a grand lady and fun, too. Please accept my sincere sympathies.
Linda Davis, Immediate Past Governor
Altrusa District Five
Harriett and Bob White
October 29, 2010
To the family of Marlene,
Our deepest sympathy in her passing. She was a very special lady and loved by many.
Harriett White
Past Governor of District Five
October 29, 2010
I am so sadden by the passing of Mrs. Sturgeon, this is what I called her and always did, because it shows respect. Mrs. Sturgeon loved coming into my fathers restaurant and ordering a steak well done, burnt. My father used to take it to her table with a napkin over the plate so no one saw it. She was a wonderful, happy, person. So close to her husband Roger, I am so sorry for Roger and my prayers and thoughts are with you.
Tami Tima
Penny Tarbert
October 29, 2010
Words cannot express the sadness we feel in the loss of Marlene. She and my mother have been friends since 1973. They were Altrusa sisters and worked together at Fairway Waycraft.Marlene will be missed by many.Hope she has her red file cabinet in heaven
The Joy Tarbert Family
October 29, 2010
Coach
Sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Boyd Long, Jr. and family Vandalia, OH
Rick Kline
October 29, 2010
I'm very saddened to see Marlene's passing from this life to the next. I have been very good friends with her son Jeff and her husband Roger for the better part of my life and my prayers and thoughts are with them and their families. Jeff, you were there at my fathers gravesite and it meant a lot to see you there knowing you were there to support me. I only wish I could be there for you now but I just cannot make it. My prayers for you, Gina, Roger and your families.
Your friend,
Rick Kline
Deana Williams
October 29, 2010
I'm so very sad to say goodbye to Marlene, as she was one of my Mother's best friends. I have so many fond memories of being at her house when I was young, and will always remember the friendship they shared. My condolences go out to Jeff and Gina and all of Marlene's family...she was truly a wonderful woman and will be missed.
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